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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.
  2. Install the knee air bag.

    Tightening torque 

    Bolts: 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

  3. Install the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  5. After installing the knee air bag (KAB), confirm proper system operation:
    • Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
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