Knee Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Removing
- Observe the safety precautions for pyrotechnical components SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
- Observe the disposal regulations for pyrotechnical components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING (PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS) .
- Observe the allocation of the airbag unit for the instrument panel. Refer to the Parts Information.
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Release the steering wheel adjustment lever.
-- Remove the steering wheel completely, push it upward and secure it.
-- Remove the three bolts -2- through the opening in the instrument panel for the steering column.
-- Remove the driver side knee airbag -1- rearward.
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.
-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the Driver Knee Airbag Igniter -N295-.
-- Open the connector lock -4- with a small screwdriver -arrow- and disconnect the connector.
Lay the airbag so that the collision cushion faces upward.