Knee Airbag Assembly -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
- The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
| 1. 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:
- After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. (LandCruiser RM000003YMD00TX.html)
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (LandCruiser RM000003YMF011X.html).
| 2. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH (for LHD) |
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Put protective tape around the door scuff plate.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips, 10 claws and 2 guides and remove the door scuff plate.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
| 3. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH (for RHD) |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
| 4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for LHD) |
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Remove the clip.
Detach the clip and claw and remove the cowl side trim board.
| 5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for RHD) |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
| 6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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for LHD:
Remove the screw.
Detach the 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.
Disconnect each connector.
for RHD:
Remove the screw.
Detach the 3 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.
Disconnect each connector.
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| 7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (for LHD) |
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Put protective tape around the instrument side panel.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips, claw and 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel.
| 8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (for RHD) |
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Put protective tape around the instrument side panel.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips, claw, and 3 guides.
Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument side panel.
| 9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ORNAMENT (for LHD) |
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Put protective tape around the instrument cluster finish panel ornament.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel ornament.
| 10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE GARNISH (for RHD) |
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Detach the 4 clips.
Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument panel finish plate garnish.
| 11. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY |
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Detach the 4 clips.
Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument panel finish panel.
| 12. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the cover.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
w/o Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts <C>.
Detach the 7 clips.
Disconnect each connector and each cable and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
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w/ Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts <C>.
Detach the 14 clips.
Disconnect each connector and each cable and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
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| 13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 4 bolts and airbag assembly.
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Disconnect the connector.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.