Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

Restraints. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
Supplemental Restraint System. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  4. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD

  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

  9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH

  11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

  12. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  14. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL NO.1

  16. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

  18. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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

  20. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  21. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)

  22. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  23. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

  24. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

  25. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)

  26. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)

  27. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)

  28. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  29. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  30. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 REGISTER ASSEMBLY

  31. REMOVE RADIO TUNER OPENING COVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Radio Receiver)

  32. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Radio Receiver)

  33. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET

  34. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET

  35. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

  36. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT

  37. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT

  38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

  39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 REGISTER ASSEMBLY

  40. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  41. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

  42. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

  43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 3 REGISTER ASSEMBLY

  44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  45. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

  46. REMOVE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH

  47. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY

  48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

  49. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

  50. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY

Front Passenger Airbag Assembly -- Removal



1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000KT1016X.html).


2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.


4. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


5. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the No. 2 lower steering wheel cover.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


6. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Using a "TORX" socket (T30), loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

  1. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.

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

  1. Remove the steering pad.



7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

    SST
    09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05031)


8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Disengage the 7 claws and 3 clips, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.



9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the cowl side trim clip.

  1. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.



10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the bolt <A> and the screw <B>.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and the DLC3.

  1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.

  1. Disengage the claw and the 4 clips.

  1. Remove the air hose, disconnect the connector, and then remove the lower instrument panel finish panel LH.



11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.



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  1. Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.



12. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE

  1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.



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  1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.



13. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disengage the 3 claws and the 2 clips.

  1. Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.



14. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


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  1. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips, and then remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.



15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL NO.1


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 2 clips.

  1. Disengage the guide and 4 claws and then remove the instrument cluster finish panel.



16. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 4 screws <E>.

  1. Disconnect each connector and remove the combination meter assembly.



17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.


18. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.


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


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Disengage the 4 claws.

  1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 2 under cover sub-assembly.



20. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the bolt <A>.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 4 screws <B>.

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and 3 clips, and then remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.



21. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.



22. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.



23. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.



24. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH


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  1. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.



25. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Disengage the 6 claws and the 3 clips, and then remove the floor shift position indicator housing sub-assembly.

  1. with Seat Heater System:

    1. Disconnect each connector.



26. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Open the lid of the upper console panel.

  1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.



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  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and the 5 clips, and then remove the upper console panel as shown in the illustration.



27. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and the 5 clips.

  1. Disengage the clamp.

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the upper console rear panel sub-assembly.



28. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and the 5 clips, and remove the upper console rear panel sub-assembly.



29. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 2 screws <F>.

  1. Disengage the 4 claws.

  1. Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument cluster finish panel center sub-assembly.

    HINT:
    Set the shift lever in the D position.


30. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.



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  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips.



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  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel No. 2 register assembly.



31. REMOVE RADIO TUNER OPENING COVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Radio Receiver)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 4 bolts <N>.

  1. Disengage the 6 clips and remove the radio tuner opening cover with heater control panel assembly.

  1. Disconnect the connector.



32. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Radio Receiver)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 4 bolts.

  1. Pull the radio receiver with heater control panel assembly toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 4 clips.

  1. Disconnect each connector and remove the radio receiver with heater control panel assembly.



33. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET

  1. Remove the console box pocket.



34. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the console box carpet.



35. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 2 screws <F>.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 2 bolts <G> and the console box assembly.



36. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 3 screws <F>.

  1. Disengage the clip and remove the No. 2 console box insert front.



37. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 3 screws <F>.

  1. Disengage the clip and remove the No. 1 console box insert front.



38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.

  1. Cut off the clip <A>.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

  1. Remove the clip <A> from the vehicle body.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

    1. Cover the airbag with a 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) cloth or piece of nylon and fix the ends of the cover with tape, as shown in the illustration.

      NOTICE:
      Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.


39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the instrument panel No. 1 register assembly.



40. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Disengage the 6 claws and the 2 clips.

  1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument panel No. 1 speaker panel sub-assembly.



41. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 2 speaker assembly.

  1. Disconnect the connector.



42. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.

  1. Cut off the clip <A>.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish RH.

  1. Remove the clip <A> from the vehicle body.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

    1. Cover the airbag with a 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) cloth or piece of nylon and fix the ends of the cover with tape, as shown in the illustration.

      NOTICE:
      Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.


43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 3 REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the instrument panel No. 3 register assembly.



44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Disengage the 6 claws and the 2 clips.

  1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument panel No. 2 speaker panel sub-assembly.



45. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side (CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000026JS001X_01_0007.html).


46. REMOVE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Disengage the 8 clips and the 4 guides.

  1. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish.



47. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Disconnect the connector (yellow colored one).



48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

  1. Disengage each clamp.

  1. Disconnect each connector.

  1. Remove the bolt <J>.

  1. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <K>.



  1. with Plasmacluster:



    1. Disconnect the connector.


      Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 2 bolts <H> or <O>.

  1. Remove the 2 nuts <C> or <I>.



  1. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly.


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Removal



49. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 2 screws.



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  1. Disengage the 10 hooks and remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad assembly.



50. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

  1. Remove the clamp and the instrument panel wire assembly from the front passenger airbag assembly.

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