Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION |
- CAUTION:
- Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing .
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/o Illumination) |

Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/ Illumination) |

Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
Disconnect the connector.
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER |

Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL |

Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips, and then remove the side instrument panel LH.
7. REMOVE NO.2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |

Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
8. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY |

Remove the 3 bolts and front passenger side knee airbag assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
9. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY |

Remove the 5 screws <E-.
Disengage the 2 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the glove compartment door assembly.
10. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY |

Disconnect the connector.
11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY |
- HINT:
- Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY" .
12. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER NO.3 DUCT |

Remove the 3 screws <F- and the No. 3 heater to register duct.
13. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE NO.2 DUCT |

Remove the screw <F- and the side No. 2 defroster nozzle duct.
14. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY |

Remove the 2 screws.

Disengage the 5 hooks (A).
Disengage the 5 hooks (B) and remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel.

Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the 2 clamps.
Remove 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.