Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

Removal

NOTE: If the front passenger's airbag has been deployed, refer to the installation for after a collision where the front passenger's airbag deployed.

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Remove these items:

- Glove box housing
- Front passenger's air conditioning duct
- Passenger's dashboard trim

3. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) from the dashboard wire harness.






4. Remove the mounting nuts (A) from the bracket. Remove the front passenger's airbag (B).






Installation

1. Place the new front passenger's airbag (A) into the bracket. Tighten the front passenger's airbag mounting nuts (B).






2. Connect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) to the dashboard wire harness, then reinstall the glove box.






3. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
4. Connect the HDS and clear the DTCs.
5. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.

Installation after a collision where the front passenger's airbag deployed

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Remove the dashboard assembly from the vehicle.
3. Remove the dashboard center vent from the dashboard.
4. Install the dashboard center vent to the dashboard.
5. With the dashboard upside-down, remove the anti-contamination cover (A) from the new dashboard upper panel.






6. Place the new front passenger's airbag into the bracket. Tighten the front passenger's airbag mounting nuts (A).

NOTE:
- Be sure to install the front passenger's airbag so it does not interfere with other parts.
- When you install the front passenger's airbag, be careful not to damage the bag.
- Be sure to keep the new airbag clean, and do not unfold or tamper with the cloth cover on the airbag.






7. Install the dashboard assembly.
8. Connect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) to the dashboard wire harness, then reinstall all removed parts in the reverse order that they were removed.






9. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
10. Connect the HDS and clear the DTCs.
11. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.