Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

2. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire) Removal

3. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Removal

4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
* w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
* After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal:

* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly Removal.

6. REMOVE SIDE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT Disassembly

7. REMOVE SIDE NO. 2 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT Disassembly

8. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY Disassembly

9. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT Disassembly

10. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the instrument panel wire from the front passenger airbag.

NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) Remove the 2 screws.

(d) Detach the 5 hooks (B) and remove the front passenger airbag from the instrument panel.