Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2015 - ] ).
NOTE:After turning the engine 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 [10/2014 - ] ).
- 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 [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - ] ).
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 ).
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 ).
- DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34
- REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
- Check that the engine 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 3 bolts.
- Disengage the 3 claws to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When removing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
- 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 *a Protective Tape - Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.