FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Sedan) > REMOVAL


CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (Click here).


1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  1. Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.



2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER


B132316

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel lower center.



3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH


B132317

  1. Disengage the 6 claws and 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.



4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH


B132318

  1. Disengage the 6 claws and 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end RH.



5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL NO.1


E116832

  1. Disengage the 7 claws and 5 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.



6. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


E116819

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

  1. Remove the 2 screws and pull the combination meter rearward to remove it.



7. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
(Click here)


8. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
(Click here)


9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH


    B134779

  1. Disengage the 2 clips and the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.



    B134787

  1. Disconnect the antenna connector.

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clamps.



10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    B134780

  1. Disengage the 2 clips and the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.



    B134789

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clamps.



11. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


B132319E01

  1. Disengage the claw and separate the 2 glove compartment door stoppers from the glove compartment door.

  1. Slightly flex the upper part of the glove compartment door to release the 2 stoppers and open the glove compartment door assembly until it becomes horizontal.



    B132320E01

  1. Pull the glove compartment door assembly out horizontally to disengage the hinge portion and remove the glove compartment door.

    NOTICE:
    Pull the glove compartment door out horizontally, otherwise, installation failure caused by excessive play around the hinge portion will result.


12. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    B132322E01

  1. Slide the slider and disconnect the passenger airbag connector.

  1. Disconnect the clamp.



  1. Remove the 2 <C> bolts and 2 <B> screws.


    B132323E01



  1. Disengage the 7 clips by lifting the rear side of the instrument panel up.


    B132324

  1. While lifting the instrument panel, slide it toward the rear of the vehicle. Disengage the 5 claws from the front side of the instrument panel and remove the instrument panel.



13. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    C140451

  1. Remove the wire harness from the 2 claws of the instrument panel.

  1. Disengage the 10 hooks and remove the instrument panel passenger airbag.



14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY


    B108296E01

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the instrument panel wire.