Network Gateway Ecu: Removal

NOTE: When disassembling the network gateway ECU, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment (See PRECAUTION ).
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
HINT:

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER
HINT:

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NETWORK GATEWAY ECU
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the cover.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Claws And Cover
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3. Remove the network gateway ECU.
Fig 2: Removing Network Gateway ECU
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