Removal [09/2022 - ]: Procedure

PRECAUTION

WARNING:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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for Gasoline Model: Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2022 - ]

for HV Model: Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2022 - ]

NOTE:

After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]

DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

Check that the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) is off.

Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

WARNING:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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Disengage the clamp.

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*a	Protective Tape
*b	Airbag Connector
*c	Airbag Connector Locking Button
	Release in this Direction

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locking buttons.
Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the instrument panel wire from the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.
NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 58

REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

Deployment Side

Remove the 2 screws.

Pry back the passenger airbag door retainer to disengage the 3 hooks as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

Do not damage the deployment surface of the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

Disengage the 3 hooks to remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad assembly.