Removal [11/2015 - 12/2018]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 12/2018]
NOTE:After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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.
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2017 - 12/2018]
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2017 - 12/2018]
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2017 - 12/2018]
- DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2017 - 12/2018]
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [11/2017 - 12/2018]
- 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.
Deployment Side - Check that the power switch is off.
- Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disengage the 4 claws and hook 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.
*a Protective Tape *b Airbag Connector *c Airbag Connector Lock Using a screwdriver with its 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.