Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait for at least 3 minutes.
- Always work from the side of or under air bag module.




1. Remove glove box assembly.
2. Disconnect front passenger air bag module connector from air bag harness connector.
3. Remove instrument lower panel on passenger side.




4. Remove special bolts using the TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50) from front passenger air bag module.
5. Remove instrument panel assembly.
6. Remove the bolts from left and right sides of front passenger air bag module. Then remove the air bag module from the instrument panel assembly.
- The air bag module is heavy and should be supported using both hands during removal.




CAUTION:
- Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
- Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
- The special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new coated bolts.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module connector.




- Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 °C (194 °F).
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.
- After air bag inflates, the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Always work from the side of or under air bag module.




1. Install front passenger air bag module to instrument panel assembly.
2. Install instrument panel.
- Ensure harness is not caught between rear of air bag module and steering member.
3. Install front passenger air bag module to steering member.




4. Install instrument lower panel on passenger side.
5. Connect air bag module connector to air bag harness connector.
6. Install glove box assembly.
7. Connect both battery cables.
8. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT or warning lamp check.)