Removal

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

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

2. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

(See page )

3. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 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) Slide the 2 sliders to release the 2 locks, and then disconnect the 2 connectors. Text in Illustration *1 Slider NOTICE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the front passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Lean the instrument panel to disengage the 5 hooks.

(c) Disengage the 5 hooks to remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps. Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape *2 Airbag Connector Lock *3 Airbag Connector

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

(c) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(d) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the vent hole connector lock. Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape *2 Vent Hole Connector Lock *3 Vent Hole Connector

(e) Disconnect the vent hole connector to remove the instrument panel wire from the front passenger airbag assembly.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.