Knee Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Remove the clips, and remove the cover - instrument panel side LH.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Side Cover Clips
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NOTE: Using a plastic remover, open the cover - instrument panel side LH.
Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
CAUTION: When removing the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver, be sure to pull it toward you. If attempting to remove by turning it upward, the claws may be damaged.

Fig 2: Proper And Improper Method Of Removing Instrument Panel LWR Cover Assembly
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1. Remove the screws and release the clips and claws.
2. Disconnect the harness connectors, and remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver INN and the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver OUT.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Panel LWR Cover Assembly Clips
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Remove the nuts to remove the knee airbag module and disconnect the harness connector. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE , KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER, PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >

Fig 4: Locating Knee Airbag Module Mounting Nuts
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