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Removal [09/2016 - 07/2020]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2016 - 05/2019] , or refer to PRECAUTION [05/2019 - 07/2020]

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    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 [09/2016 - 01/2018] , or refer to PRECAUTION [01/2018 - 05/2019] , or refer to PRECAUTION [05/2019 - ]

  2. 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.

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    NOTE:

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

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2016 - 05/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [05/2019 - 07/2020]

  3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [09/2016 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [05/2019 - 07/2020]

  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [09/2016 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [05/2019 - 07/2020]

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [09/2016 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [05/2019 - 07/2020]

  6. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [09/2016 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [05/2019 - 07/2020]

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [09/2016 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [05/2019 - 07/2020]

  8. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [09/2016 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [05/2019 - 07/2020]

  9. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [09/2016 - 05/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [05/2019 - 07/2020]

  10. 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 power switch 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 2 bolts.
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    4. Disengage the 4 claws and hook to 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 Lock

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

    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.