Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly Removal

Restraints. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
Supplemental Restraint System. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER

  4. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH FRONT

  5. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.


2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.


3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.


4. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH FRONT


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
  1. Using a clip remover, detach the claws and remove the garnish.

    HINT:
    Tape the clip remover tip before use.


5. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
  1. Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly  Removal
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  1. Remove the ash receptacle and then disconnect the connector.



6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly  Removal
  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and 3 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  1. Remove the finish panel end.



7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly  Removal
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


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


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag Assembly  Removal
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  1. Disconnect the connector and clamp, and remove the under cover.



9. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

  1. Disconnect the connector.

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