Removal and installation of driver knee airbag module

Remove

Warning

  • The supplemental restraint system (SRS) can still work for a period of time after power supply is disconnected. Wait for at least 3 min before disassembling or removing any SRS components.

  • Make sure that the electrical system of the vehicle is completely powered off, without any connection to other power supplies.

  • The following procedure specifies the key maintenance steps required for the correct operation of the protection system in the event of a collision. Please carefully follow all precautions and steps. Failure to follow the step-by-step instructions may lead to incorrect operation of SRS and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death during collision.

  1. Power off the low-voltage electrical system. Refer to Power-off and power-on of low-voltage electrical system 

  2. Remove the lower right sound insulation board assembly of instrument panel. Refer to Removal and installation of lower right sound insulation board assembly of instrument panel 

  3. Remove the lower right shield assembly of instrument panel. Refer to Removal and installation of right lower shield assembly of instrument panel 

  4. Remove 4 fixing bolts from the driver knee airbag module.

    • Tightening torque: 5 N•m

  5. Remove the driver knee airbag module.

    Caution
    Do not apply excessive force during removal to prevent damage to connectors.

  6. Disconnect 1 connector and take out the driver knee airbag module.

Install

Warning

  • Failure to comply with the following precautions when installing airbags may result in improper deployment of airbags, increasing the risk of serious personal injury or death during collision.

  • Before installation, check whether the installation position is damaged. If any, install new components.

  • Do not attempt to disassemble or maintain the airbag. If any abnormalities occur, please replace the airbag with a new one.

  1. Install it in the reverse order of removal.