Removal [03/2023 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2022 - ]
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
- for M20A-FXS:
Refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]
- for 2ZR-FXE:
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]
- for M20A-FXS:
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [03/2023 - 09/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
*a Illumination off - - - 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 2 bolts.
- Disengage the 2 claws and 2 hooks to 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 [12/2022 - ]