Removal [11/2015 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 06/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - ] )
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

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 (-) 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.

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Disengage the 7 claws and the 3 guides to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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NOTE:

When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

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

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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.