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Removal [03/2017 - 05/2023]: Procedure

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  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [03/2017 - 04/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [04/2020 - 05/2023]

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    NOTE:

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

    Refer to PRECAUTION [03/2017 - 05/2023]

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [03/2017 - 01/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [01/2021 - 05/2023]

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    WARNING:
    • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
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    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2017 - 04/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2020 - 05/2023]

  4. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX POCKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  5. REMOVE RADIO REMOTE TUNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  6. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  8. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE BOX 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  9. REMOVE BOX PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [03/2017 - 06/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [06/2019 - 04/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [04/2020 - 05/2023]

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [03/2017 - 06/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [06/2019 - 04/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [04/2020 - 05/2023]

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 OPENING TRIM COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [03/2017 - 06/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [06/2019 - 04/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [04/2020 - 05/2023]

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [03/2017 - 06/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [06/2019 - 04/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [04/2020 - 05/2023]

  14. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [03/2017 - 06/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [06/2019 - 04/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [04/2020 - 05/2023]

  15. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [03/2017 - 06/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [06/2019 - 04/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [04/2020 - 05/2023]

  16. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:
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    Deployment Side
    • When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
    1. Check that the engine switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:
      • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
      • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
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    3. Remove the 4 bolts.
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      *a Wire Harness Clamp
    4. Detach the hooks and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
    5. Detach the wire harness clamp.
    6. Detach the claws to disconnect the DLC3.
    7. Tilt the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly toward the seat and support it with one hand.
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      *a Lock Button
      Release in this Direction
      Protective Tape
    8. Using a screwdriver, release the lock button and disconnect the airbag connector.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.