Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly Removal

Restraints. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Supplemental Restraint System. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/o Illumination)

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/ Illumination)

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL

  7. REMOVE NO.1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly -- Removal



1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Click here).


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)


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

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



4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/ Illumination)


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

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

  1. Disconnect the connector.



5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.



6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips, and then remove the side instrument panel RH.



7. REMOVE NO.1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 2 screws <E>.

  1. Push the 2 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage them.

  1. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly from the guide as shown in the illustration and pull the cover toward the rear of the vehicle.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.



8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 7 clips.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.



9. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and driver side knee airbag assembly.

  1. Disconnect the connector.

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