KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY > REMOVAL

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CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (Click here).



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
  1. Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  2. When storing the knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.



2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.



3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.



4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

  1. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent necessary to remove the No. 1 lower instrument panel.



5. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


B216306

  1. Remove the 2 <C> bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and the 7 clips and separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.



    B216314

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3 connector.



    B216315

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control lever.



6. REMOVE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    B213964E01

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.
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    		Locking Button

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector and remove the instrument panel wire.



    B213966

  1. Remove the 3 bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the knee airbag assembly.