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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
warning
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the knee air bag modules. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop the knee air bag modules or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
  • Do not expose the knee air bag modules to temperatures over 93°C (199°F).
  • After the air bag deployment, replace the air bag module with a new one.
  • Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bags that have already deployed.
  • Certain components of this vehicle, such as air bag modules and seat belt pre-tensioners, may contain perchlorate materials. Before deployment and/or disposal of these components, review and comply with all applicable Federal, state and local regulations.
  • An undeployed knee air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures (Refer to ).
 
 
Pre-removal operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
Removal steps
<<A>>1.Negative (-) battery cable
•Center lower panel assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Lower Panel ).
<<B>>2.Knee air bag module
Installation steps
>>A<<•Pre-installation inspection
>>B<<2.Knee air bag module
•Center lower panel assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Lower Panel ).
1.Negative (-) battery cable
>>C<<•Post-installation inspection
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
 
 
<<A>> NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION
dangerWait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to ).
warningBattery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag(s) deployment.
 
 
 
<<B>> KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
caution
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place.
  • When discarding the air bag module, discard after deploying the air bag as specified in the service procedure (Refer to ).
Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of wiring harness side connector, and release the lock.
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.
warningDispose of knee air bag module only according to the specified procedure (Refer to ).
When installing the new knee air bag module, refer to “INSPECTION” (Refer to ).
2. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
3.
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III) to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
5. Check DTCs using scan tool (M.U.T.-III) to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
6.
dangerWait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to ).
warningBattery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag deployment.

 
 
>>B<< KNEE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION
caution
  • Take care not to contort the knee air bag when installing it.
  • Connect the connector to the inflator thoroughly.
 
 
>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Check that the SRS warning light is illuminated for 6 to 8 seconds, and extinguished afterward.
3. If the light does not extinguish, perform the troubleshooting (Refer to ).