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Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement




Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

NOTE: If replacing the passenger's airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the glove box Glove Box Removal / Installation.

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






4. Remove the front passenger's air conditioning duct (A).






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






Installation

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






2. Install the front passenger's air conditioning duct (A) with the screw.

NOTE: Make sure the front passenger's air conditioning duct are connected securely.






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





4. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

5. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

6. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.

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

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the dashboard assembly from the vehicle Dashboard Replacement.

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

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.





4. Install the dashboard assembly into the vehicle Dashboard Replacement.

5. Connect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) to the dashboard wire harness A, then reinstall all removed parts.





6. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

7. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

8. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.