02/08/2023 05:01:28

Knee Air Bag - Driver's (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 20010202

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Warning
If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass shatter.
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Note
Before disconnecting the 12V power supply, ensure that the driver’s door window is fully open. Failure to follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
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Note
In the event of an airbag or seat belt tensioner deployment, certain airbag and seat belt components must be replaced, and other components must be inspected for damage. Refer to SRS Inspection and Component Replacement for a specific list of items that must be inspected and replaced.

Removal

  1. Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power .
  2. Remove the dash trim closing panel. See Assembly - Instrument Panel Side Cover - LH (Remove and Replace)
  3. Remove the driver's side lower trim Trim - Dash - Driver's Side - Lower (Remove and Replace).
  4. Disconnect the airbag harness connector.
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    Warning
    To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be worn when performing this operation.
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    Warning
    Store the airbag module with the deployment side facing up. This will prevent it from being propelled if accidentally deployed, which might cause injury.
  5. Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the driver's knee airbag to the dash rail (torque 10 Nm).
  6. Remove the airbag from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

If the component was replaced due to an internal failure:
  1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  2. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
  3. In Toolbox 3, click Dashboards > Service Tools > DTCs, and then select SDM or RCM depending on the vehicle Restraint Control Type.
  4. Click Read DTCs to display the DTCs.
  5. Power cycle the vehicle.
  6. Click Clear DTCs to clear the DTCs.
  7. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.