Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

PRECAUTION
WARNING:
Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the driver side knee airbag assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Disconnect the connector from the driver side knee airbag assembly.
  NOTE:
  When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
INSPECT DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY