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KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM]

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Warning

• Handling the knee air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the knee air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

Note

• The SRS air bag system can be identified by whether or not the seat track position sensor is present.

― Standard deployment control system: Without seat track position sensor

― Two-step deployment control system: With seat track position sensor

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(E)].)

3. Remove the following parts:

(1) Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2) Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3) Driver-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4) Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5) Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)

4. Disconnect the knee air bag module connector. (See Knee Air Bag Module Connector Disconnect Note.)

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5. Detach the clip.

6. Remove the bolt.

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7. Remove the nut.

8. Remove the knee air bag module while detaching the pin.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

10. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

11. Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.

• If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See DTC INSPECTION.)

Knee Air Bag Module Connector Disconnect Note

1. Pull out the knee air bag module connector lock lever in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

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2. Move the knee air bag module connector in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to disconnect it.