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 DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(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) Remove the 4 bolts.

(d) Disengage the 2 hooks to separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.

(e) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the connector. Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape NOTICE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(f) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.