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Front Passenger Airbag Assembly: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 
    CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  2. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System)  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)  (See AIR CONDITIONING PANEL (FOR MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM) )
  16. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System)  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side (See REMOVAL ).

  24. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side (See REMOVAL ).

  25. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  27. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  28. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  31. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  32. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See REMOVAL )
  33. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See REMOVAL )
  34. REMOVE ENGINE SWITCH (w/ Smart Key System)  (See INSPECTION )
  35. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH  (See REMOVAL )
  36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  37. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side (See REMOVAL ).

  38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
  39. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  40. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  41. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  42. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side (See REMOVAL ).

  43. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
  44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Pole Antenna Type)  (See REMOVAL )
  45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Glass Antenna Type)  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel Wire Assembly And Connector
    G05419293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. REMOVE NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  47. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      Fig 2: Locating Front Passenger Airbag Assembly And Screws
      G05419294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 5 hooks.
      Fig 3: Locating Front Passenger Airbag Assembly And Hooks
      G05419295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the 5 hooks and remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Passenger Airbag Assembly And Hooks
    G05419296Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    2. Remove the clamp and instrument panel wire assembly from the front passenger airbag assembly.
    Fig 5: Locating Airbag Connectors
    G05419297Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002