Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2014 - 10/2015] or PRECAUTION [10/2015 - ] ).
NOTE:After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2014 - ] ).
- REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2014 - 10/2015] or INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - ] ).
- REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 and PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 and PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 and PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
- Check that the power switch is off.
- Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Disengage the 2 hooks to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
- Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Airbag Connector *2 Airbag Connector Lock *3 DLC3 *a Protective Tape - 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.