Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

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 Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal

5. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH Removal

6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the engine 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.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts.

(e) Disengage the 2 pins and separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.
(f) Disconnect the connector and remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.