Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
CAUTION: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 3 minutes.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to " Replacement ")
Remove the knee airbag module (A) by loosening the mounting nuts.
Tightening Torque: 0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m

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Disconnect the knee airbag connector (A) by pressing the lock pin.

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