Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION
  • CAUTION:
  • Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing .
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
  • NOTICE:
  • Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/o Illumination)
Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/ Illumination)
Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

Disconnect the connector.

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER
Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL
Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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
Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

8. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.