Removal [12/2015 - ]: Procedure
- 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 [12/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2017 - ] ).
- REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [12/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [11/2017 - ]
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [12/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2017 - ]
- SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [12/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [11/2017 - ]
- REMOVE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Disengage the 2 claws to separate the DLC3.
- Remove the knee airbag assembly.
- Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the locking button.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Locking Button *2 Protective Tape - Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the airbag connector.
- Remove the 4 bolts.