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 6 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 LH.

| 7. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

| 8. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 3 bolts and front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

Disconnect the connector.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
