Removal

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page ).

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

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

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

6. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Seat Heater System)

7. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Heater System)

8. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSEMBLY

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

11. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

12. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

13. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX CARPET

14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

15. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY

17. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

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

CAUTION:

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

(c) Disconnect the connector from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration. NOTICE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(d) Remove the 3 bolts and center airbag sensor assembly.