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Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2013 - 11/2016] , or PRECAUTION [11/2016 - ]

    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2013 - 11/2016] , or PRECAUTION [11/2016 - ]

  2. REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

  3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 
    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.
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      *a Slider
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 50

  5. REMOVE NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:

    When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

    1. Remove the 2 screws.
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    2. Lean the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly and disengage the 3 hooks.
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    3. Disengage the 3 hooks to remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
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  7. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.
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      *a Protective Tape
      *b Airbag Connector
      *c Airbag Connector Lock
    2. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the No. 2 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.