LS 460 AWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2009)
(h) Dispose of the driver side knee airbag.
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The driver side knee airbag becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after
deployment.
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Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a driver side knee airbag with a deployed airbag.
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Do not apply water to a driver side knee airbag with a deployed airbag.
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Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
(1) Remove the driver side knee airbag from the tire.
(2) Place the driver side knee airbag in a plastic bag, tie it tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other general parts.
Removal
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Removal
4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service
and Repair/Removal
5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (W/O Driver Monitor Camera) See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Steering Column Assembly (W/ VGRS)/Removal
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (W/ Driver Monitor Camera) See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Steering Column Assembly (W/ VGRS)/Removal
7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY See: Sensors and Switches/Sensors and Switches - Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper
Switch/Service and Repair/Removal
8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
11. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the control cable.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the lock lever.