Service Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Note:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to reset the clock when you have completed the service procedure.

2. Open and lower the glove box fully to gain access to the passenger airbag attaching screws. Glove box removal is not required.

3. Disconnect the passenger airbag electrical connector.

4. Remove the four (4) nuts and two (2) screws that attach the passenger airbag to the instrument panel collar.

5. Remove the passenger airbag and set it aside for return to the airbag supplier.

6. Install the new passenger airbag.

7. Install the four (4) nuts and two (2) screws that attach the passenger airbag to the instrument panel collar. Tighten the nuts to 100 in-lbs (11 Nm) . Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs (2 Nm)

8. Connect the passenger airbag electrical connector.

9. Close the glove box

10. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and exit the vehicle.

11. Connect the negative battery cable.

12. From outside the vehicle, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for about 10 seconds and then back to the ON position.

13. Observe the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. It should illuminate for 6-8 seconds and then go out.

NOTE:
If the airbag warning light fails to light or lights and stays on, there is a system malfunction. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual to diagnose and repair the problem.