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Knee Airbag Module: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  • Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    CAUTION: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Instrument Panel Lower Cover>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the nuts to remove the knee airbag module and disconnect the harness connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER .
Fig 1: Locating Knee Airbag Module Nuts And Harness Connector
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