Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation
Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and InstallationWARNING:
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the passenger air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormality is found, be sure to replace it with new one as an assembly.
- Be sure to read Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System: Advanced Air Bag, Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components: Advanced Air Bag and Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner: Advanced Air Bag before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury or undeployment of the air bag when necessary.
Removal
1. Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System: Advanced Air Bag. 2) Remove blower unit and fresh air inlet duct referring to Blower Unit Removal and Installation.
3. Disconnect passenger air bag (inflator) module connectors (1) as shown in the figure.
a. Unlock lock button (2).
b. With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.
4. Remove passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching bolts (1) and screws (2).
5. Remove passenger air bag (inflator) module claw (1) from instrument panel (2).
6. Remove passenger air bag (inflator) module from vehicle.
WARNING:
- When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. Never carry air bag (inflator) module by wires or connector on the side of the module. In case of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury.
- As the live passenger air bag (inflator) module must be kept with its bag (trim cover) facing up while being stored or left standing, place it on the workbench with a slit facing down or use the workbench vise to hold it securely at its lower mounting bracket. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
- Observe Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components: Advanced Air Bag for handling and storing it.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
Installation
1. Install passenger air bag (inflator) module to instrument panel.
CAUTION: Confirm claw (1) of passenger air bag (inflator) module hangs in instrument panel (2).
2. Tighten passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching bolts (1) to specified torque and screws (2).
Tightening torque
Passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching bolt a: 23 N.m (2.3 kg.m, 16.5 lb.ft)
3. Connect passenger air bag (inflator) module connectors (1) securely as shown in the figure.
a. Connect connector.
b. Lock connector with lock button (2).
4. Install blower unit and fresh air inlet duct referring to Blower Unit Removal and Installation.
5. Enable air bag system. Refer to Enabling Air Bag System: Advanced Air Bag.