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 an air bag module.




1. Open glove box assembly.
2. Open lid of instrument panel lower passenger side, inside glove box.
3. Remove passenger air bag module connector clip from lid.
4. Disconnect passenger air bag module connector from air bag harness connector.
5. Remove glove box and instrument panel lower passenger side.




6. Remove two hex head bolts or if required use TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50) to remove the two special bolts.
7. Remove four mounting nuts.
8. Remove passenger air bag module by releasing the clips from the top of the instrument panel.
- 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 a 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.




- Do not drop or impact air bag module. If any portion is deformed or cracked, replace the module.
- 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 instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.

INSTALLATION




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

1. Install passenger air bag module in instrument panel.
a. Insert front edge of passenger air bag module first to ease installation.
- Ensure harness is not caught between passenger air bag module and support bracket.

b. Install four mounting nuts.
c. Install two new hex head or two new special bolts [use TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50) if required].

2. Install instrument panel lower passenger side and glove box.




3. Connect passenger air bag module connector to air bag harness connector.
4. Attach passenger air bag module connector clip to lid.
5. Close lid and glove box.
6. Connect both battery cables.
7. Conduct Self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT-II or "AIR BAG" warning lamp check.)

NOTE: After replacement, perform Self-diagnosis for SRS. Refer to "SRS Operation Check", "TROUBLE DIAGNOSES - Restraint System".