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Removal [08/2021 -]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    for Gasoline Model: Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 -]

    for HV Model: Refer to PRECAUTION [04/2018 -]

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    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) 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 [04/2018 -]

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    for A25A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2021 -]

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  6. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    HINT: 

    Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel LH.

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  9. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  12. 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.

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    Deployment Side
    1. Check that the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) is off.
    2. 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.

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    3. Remove the 4 bolts.
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    4. Disengage the 2 claws and separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
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      NOTE:

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

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      *a Protective Tape
      *b Airbag Connector
      *c Airbag Connector Locking Button
      Release in this Direction

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector locking button.

    6. 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.

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