Passenger Air Bag Module
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULESpecial Tool(s):
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Carry a live air bag module with the air bag pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Do not set a live air bag module down with the air bag face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
- Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
- Air bag modules with discolored or damaged deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted.
- The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE:
- After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors or RCM, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
The front impact severity sensor is located under the hood latch bracket.
The first row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located under the seat, beneath the carpet.
The second row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the C-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
3. NOTE:
- Within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation procedure the passenger air bag module is disconnected and a restraint system diagnostic tool is attached at the appropriate location.
- Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before continuing with the installation portion of this procedure.
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustration and table.
Item 1: Electrical Connector Removal Note
1. Separate the electrical connector and wire harness pin-type retainers from the passenger air bag module.
Item 7: Passenger Air Bag Module Removal Note
1. NOTE: This view is shown from the back of the instrument panel for clarity.
Rotate the top of the passenger air bag module rearward, releasing the tabs.
2. NOTE: If installing the same passenger air bag module, carefully route out the wire harness and connector.
Continue rotating the passenger air bag module and remove through the glove box opening.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
3. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
4. Close the glove compartment.
5. Connect the battery ground cable.
6. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
With the restraint system diagnostic tools still installed at the remaining deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
7. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
The front impact severity sensor is located under the hood latch bracket.
The first row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located under the seat, beneath the carpet.
The second row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the C-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
8. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
9. Connect the battery ground cable.
10. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
Item 7: Passenger Air Bag Module Installation Note
1. If installing a new passenger air bag module, remove the temporary tape holding the wire harness and electrical connector to the module.
The wire harness and electrical connector pin-type retainers will be installed to the passenger air bag module housing after mounting the module to the instrument panel.
2. Position the passenger air bag module into the glove box.
3. Position the passenger air bag module on top of the instrument panel cross-car beam.
4. NOTE: The tabs of the passenger air bag module must be engaged into the slots in the instrument panel bracket.
Rotate the passenger air bag module engaging the tabs into the slots in the bracket.
Item 1: Electrical Connector Installation Note
1. Install the connector and wire harness pin-type retainers into the passenger air bag module.