Removal [10/2020 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2020 - 08/2022] , or refer to PRECAUTION [08/2022 - ]
NOTE:After turning the ignition 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 [03/2020 - ]
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
For A25A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
For 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
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 [10/2020 - 08/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2022 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [08/2021 - ]
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [08/2021 - ]
- 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.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE NO. 2 METER HOOD CLUSTER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD CLUSTER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- 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 ignition switch is off.
- Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Disengage the 2 claws and 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 Locking Button Release in this Direction Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector locking button.
- 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.