Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement
Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution).
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector (1).
4. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Notchback) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Hatchback) (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the air bag module mounting bolts (1) from the tie bar.
6. Remove the passenger air bag module by removing the mounting bolts from the upper instrument panel.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the passenger air bag module.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).
2. Install the passenger air bag module mounting bolts to the tie bar.
Tighten the passenger air bag module mounting bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).
3. Install the passenger air bag module mounting bolts to the upper instrument panel.
Tighten the passenger air bag module mounting bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
4. Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Notchback) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Hatchback) (Service and Repair).
5. Connect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector (1).
6. Install the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Connect the negative battery cable.