Removal [08/2023 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]
NOTE:After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
- for T24A-FTS (for Gasoline Model):
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
- for T24A-FTS (for 1Motor-HEV Model):
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
- for A25A-FXS:
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ]
- for T24A-FTS (for Gasoline Model):
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [10/2024 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 - REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 - REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2024 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2024 - ]
- REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2022 - 10/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2024 - ] - REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
*a Illumination off - - - Check that the ignition switch is off.
- Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.WARNING:
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Disengage the claw and 2 hooks to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When separating the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
- Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
HINT:
Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector.
Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [10/2022 - ]