REMOVAL
Removal / installation
| 1. PRECAUTION |
- CAUTION:
- Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Click here).
| 2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
| 3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER |
Using a screwdriver, open the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly lower cover.

- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the bolt <A> and the screw <C>.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.
Disengage the 5 claws and the 4 clips.
Disconnect the connectors and then remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly lower.
| 4. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the connector from the driver side knee airbag assembly.

- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Remove the 4 bolts and the driver side knee airbag assembly.
