Passenger Side Airbag Module, Removing and Installing

Passenger Side Airbag Module, Removing And Installing

NOTE:
- Slight changes may have to be made to removal and installation procedures, depending upon equipment installed in vehicle.
- Obtain radio code before disconnecting battery.
- After connecting battery, vehicle options (radio, clock, electric window regulator) must be checked according to repair manual and/or user manual.

Removing

CAUTION:
- Before working on electrical system:
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap

NOTE:
- Removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on vehicle equipment.
- Obtain radio code before disconnecting battery.
- After reconnecting battery, ensure vehicle equipment (radio, clock, electric windows) are checked per Owners manual.

- Remove storage compartment on front passengers side .
- Remove hex-bolts - 1 -. Pull airbag module - 2 - in lower area from instrument panel and remove from mounting frame - 3 - (note upper connecting tabs - 4 -).

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 - 5 - for airbag unit.







Installing
- Installation is reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Make sure no one is in vehicle.

- Switch on ignition.
- Connect battery