Removal [09/2023 - 12/2023]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2023 - ]
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 [09/2023 - ]
- for T24A-FTS (for 1Motor-HEV Model):
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- for T24A-FTS (for Gasoline Model):
- REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 - REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- 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 [09/2023 - ]