Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure
- 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 - ]
- REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
- Check that the ignition switch is off.
- 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.
- Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.
*a Slider NOTE:When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 50
- REMOVE NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.
*a Protective Tape *b Airbag Connector *c Airbag Connector Lock - 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.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.