Curtain Shield Airbag Cutoff Switch -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH and LH.
- The procedures listed below are the LH side.
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:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
2. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION |
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Put protective tape around the No. 2 instrument panel finish panel cushion.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
Using a moulding remover, detach the 7 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel finish panel cushion.
3. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
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Remove the clip and screw.
Detach the 8 claws.
Disconnect the connectors, detach the 2 clamps and remove the lower instrument panel pad sub-assembly.
4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH |
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Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
5. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
Text in Illustration *A w/ Entry and Start System *B w/o Entry and Start System *1 Protective Tape - -
6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Floor Under Cover) |
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Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 3 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.
7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL |
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Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the hole cover.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 16 claws.
w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 9 claws.
for Automatic Air Conditioning System:
Detach the 2 claws and remove the room temperature sensor.
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Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 control cables.
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Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
8. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE |
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Detach the 4 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 switch hole cover.
9. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG CUTOFF SWITCH |
Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.
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