Removal and Installation

FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE


Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery negative terminal and wait at least
3 minutes.
- Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.
- Never use the air tools or the electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.





2. Remove the passenger air bag module (1) fixing screws (A).
3. Disconnect pawls by using remover tool (A), and then remove the front passenger air bag module (1) from the instrument panel (2).






CAUTION:
- Always place the passenger air bag module with pad side facing upward.






- Never impact the passenger air bag module.





- Replace the passenger air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
� Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into passenger air bag module.
� Never disassemble the passenger air bag module.
Never expose the passenger air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90�C (194�F).
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� Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the passenger air bag module.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Never use the old fixing bolts after removal; replace with the new bolts.
- Never damage the harness while installing.
- If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT-III.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp. Refer to Diagnosis Description.