Front Passengers Airbag Unit (Instrument Panel Without Airbag Seam), Removing and Installing

Front Passengers Airbag Unit (Instrument Panel Without Airbag Seam), Removing And Installing

Removing

CAUTION: Before working on electronic components, disconnect battery ground (GND) strap.

- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove center console.
- Remove glove compartment.

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for working on airbags.

- Remove four bolts - 5 - (2.5 Nm).
- Push out airbag unit - 1 - with two supports - 4 - upward out of angle brackets on central tube - 3 -.
- Press airbag unit - 1 - aside and lower until harness connector - 2 - is accessible.

CAUTION: Electrostatic charges may result in involuntary deployment of airbag. Therefore, mechanic must be electrostatically discharged before disconnecting ignition- and Ground (GND) wires. This is done e.g. by briefly grasping chassis or door striker.







- Disconnect harness connector - 2 - and remove airbag unit - 1 - downward.







Installing
- Installation is reverse of removal.
- Switch ignition on.
- Close doors.

CAUTION: Make sure no one is in vehicle.

- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.

NOTE: If engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) is subject to low voltage with ignition on, DTC memory and Readiness code must be checked.