REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See page ).

PROCEDURE

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 (See page ).

2. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Slide Type)

(See page )

3. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Type)

(See page )

4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER CENTER COVER (w/ Console Box)

5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER CENTER COVER (w/o Console Box)

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH

8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH LOWER CENTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage the 6 claws to remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

10. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT

(a) Disengage 6 claws to remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

11. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.

(a) Pull the lever down and disconnect the connector holder. Text in Illustration *a Lever

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and the airbag sensor assembly.

12. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and the airbag sensor bracket.