Removal [02/2024 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [02/2024 - ]
NOTE:After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2024 - ]
- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2024 - ]
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 - REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
- 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.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Detach the hook to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
- Disconnect the airbag connector.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 [02/2024 - ]