Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

PRECAUTION
WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) 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 [12/2012 - 10/2015] Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ]
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

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 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.

Remove the 4 bolts.

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Detach the 8 claws to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
NOTE:
When separating the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

Detach the clamp.

*1	Protective Tape
*2	Connector Lock

Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
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.