REMOVAL
Removal / installation
| 1. PRECAUTION |
- CAUTION:
- Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Click here).
| 2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
| 3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/o Illumination) |
Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.
Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
| 4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/ Illumination) |
Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.
Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
Disconnect the connector.
| 5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER |
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.
| 6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL |
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips, and then remove the side instrument panel RH.
| 7. REMOVE NO.1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 screws <E>.
Push the 2 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage them.
Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly from the guide as shown in the illustration and pull the cover toward the rear of the vehicle.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
| 8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disengage the 7 clips.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
| 9. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 4 bolts and driver side knee airbag assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.