Lexus NX: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

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3. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH

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4. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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NOTICE:

After the power switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(a) Loosen the nut and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver, insert the screwdriver into the cutout of the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and detach the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver, insert the screwdriver into the cutout of the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and detach the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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8. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the steering pad assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the power switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Using a T25H "TORX" screwdriver, push in the 3 torsion springs to detach the 3 pins and remove the steering pad assembly. NOTICE: Do not drop the steering pad assembly. When disconnecting the steering pad assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness. HINT: Insert the T25H "TORX" screwdriver into the installation areas of the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

(d) Tilt the steering pad assembly toward the seat and support it with one hand.

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(e) Disconnect the horn connector.

(f) Using a screwdriver, release the connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

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