Advanced Air Bag

Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation

WARNING:

Failure to take proper precautions when performing service on the passenger air bag (inflator) module can result in personal injury or non-activation of the air bag in the event of a collision.

- Never attempt to disassemble or repair an air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormality is found, replace the module with a new one.
- Carefully read Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag
, Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Advanced Air Bag
and Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner:Advanced Air Bag
and follow all of the instructions provided.

Removal

1) Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System Disabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.
2) Unfix connector (1) from steering support member (2).






3) Remove passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) from instrument panel as shown.





4) Disconnect passenger air bag (inflator) module connector (1) as shown in the figure.
a) Unlock lock button (2).
b) With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.






WARNING:

Failure to take proper precautions when handling and storing a live (non-deployed) air bag (inflator) module can result in personal injury due to accidental deployment of the air bag.

- Always carry a live air bag (inflator) module with the air bag's opening pointed away from you. Doing so will help reduce the chance of injury in case of accidental deployment of the air bag.
- Never carry an air bag (inflator) module by the wires or connector on the side of the module.
- Always place a live air bag (inflator) module with the bag (trim cover) side facing up when it is stored or left standing. Allowing for a free space above the module is essential to minimize the risk of personal injury in the event of accidental deployment of the air bag.
- Carefully read Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Advanced Air Bag
and all of the instructions provided.

Installation

1) Connect passenger air bag (inflator) module connector (1) securely as shown in the figure.
a) Connect connector.
b) Lock connector with lock button (2).






2) Install passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) to instrument panel as shown.
3) Tighten passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching bolts (2) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lbf-ft)





4) Fix connector (1) to steering support member (2).





5) Enable air bag system. Enabling Air Bag System