Removal [07/2020 - 10/2022]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [07/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PRECAUTION [12/2021 - 10/2022]
NOTE:After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
- DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23
- 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 (-) auxiliary battery terminal.WARNING:
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Disengage the claw 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.
- 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.
HINT:
Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector.
Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [07/2020 - 10/2022]