8. Exteriors and Interiors 8-45 Instrument panel system Instr ument panel system 8.2 Instrument panel 8.2.1 Precautions - Power off: be sure to set the ignition switch in OFF position in advance and then disconnect the battery negative cable when replacing the components on the instrument panel or removing the instrument panel assembly. - Electrostatic grounding: be sure to connect a ground wire to the body, so as to transfer the electrostatic charge to the ground when servicing the instrument panel, regardless of this operation is performed on the car or platform. - Preserve of components:
the spare components for instrument panel shall be preserved in nickel-plated packing bags and shall be taken out during refitting rather than any time before that. Do not touch the conductive contact during the above operation. - Cover the instrument panel with protective cover after taking it down to protect it from being scratched. - Be sure to place the airbag upward when servicing and removing the airbag. - Be sure to do self-diagnosis to thoroughly check if the airbag system functions normally when replacing any airbag components. - After the airbag deploys, the damaged front instrument panel assembly must be replaced.
- Never use electrical equipment to preform circuit test on any airbag system component. - Check the fixing clips for damage and replace them if necessary when servicing and removing the trims. VOYAH FREE