FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY > REMOVAL

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1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).

NOTICE:
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 (Click here).



2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
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3. DISCONNECT NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

  1. Check that the power switch is off.

  1. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    CAUTION:
    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.



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  1. Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.
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    		Slider

    NOTICE:
    When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.



4. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

  1. Disconnect each connector.



  1. Disengage the clamp.


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    		w/ Navigation System
    		-
    		-



  1. Remove the 2 bolts <A> and 2 screws <B>.


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    		Bolt <A>
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    		Screw <B>

  1. Disengage the 12 claws.



  1. Disengage the 5 guides and remove the upper instrument panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the upper instrument panel assembly.



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5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.



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  1. Remove the 2 screws.



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  1. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, lean the instrument panel and disengage the 3 hooks as shown in the illustration.
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    		Protective Tape

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the deployment surface of the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.



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  1. Disengage the 3 hooks to remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly from the upper instrument panel assembly.



6. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


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  1. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.
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    		Protective Tape

  1. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the No. 3 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

    NOTICE:
    When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.