Removal [03/2017 - 06/2017]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [03/2017 - 06/2017]
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 [03/2017 - 06/2017]
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
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 [03/2017 - 06/2017]
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
HINT:
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel RH.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
- REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD CLUSTER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE GARNISH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
When storing the lower No. 2 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 3 bolts.
- Disengage the 3 claws to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When separating the lower No. 2 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. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.