Front Passenger Air Bag Module
REMOVALCAUTION:
- 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 access panel in glove box and disconnect passenger air bag module connector.
2. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY".
3. Remove instrument panel lower RH. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY".
4. Remove special nuts from passenger air bag module.
5. Push up on the bottom of the air bag module between the two lower mounting studs to disengage the lid clips from the instrument panel.
CAUTION:
- Do not strike the air bag module with a tool or use undue force on the air bag module or lid.
6. Remove passenger air bag module.
- 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 nuts are coated with bonding agent. Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new coated nuts.
- 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 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 assembly with new special nuts.
- Ensure harness is not caught between air bag module and steering member.
2. Install instrument panel lower RH.
3. Install glove box assembly.
4. Connect air bag module connector to air bag harness connector and install access panel.
5. Connect both battery cables.
6. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT-II or warning lamp check.)