REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Insulate the disconnected (-) terminal by wrapping the tape (Refer to the item 5 of Service Precautions ).
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag module. If faulty, replace it with new one(s).
  • Handle the air bag module with sufficient caution, and do not drop the module or allow contact with water, oil, or others. If denting, cracking, or deformation is discovered, replace it with new one(s).
  • Store the air bag module on a flat surface. Also, do not put anything on it.
  • Do not store the air bag modules in a place more than 93°C.
  • After the knee air bag deployment, replace the knee air bag module with a new part.
  • Put on gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bags.
  • When discarding the air bag module, make sure to deploy the air bag before the disposal (Refer to )

Pre-removal operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.





Removal steps


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Side lower panel assembly (LH), Centre lower panel assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel Assembly ).
<<A>>

1.
Knee air bag module



Installation steps

>>A<<
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Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
1.
Knee air bag module


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Side lower panel assembly (LH), Centre lower panel assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel Assembly ).

>>C<<
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Post-installation inspection

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS



<<A>> 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.Before the installation, check the air bag module (Refer to ).
note Even when installing a new air bag module, perform an inspection before the installation.
2.Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
3.
caution Be sure to turn the ignition key to the LOCK (OFF) position when connecting or disconnecting M.U.T.-III.
Connect M.U.T.-III to the diagnosis connector (16 pin).
4.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
5.Read the diagnosis code, and check that everything is normal except the air bag module open circuit.
6.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.

>>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 lamp is illuminated for 6 to 8 seconds, and extinguished afterward.
3.If the lamp does not extinguish, perform the troubleshooting (Refer to ).