Removal and Installation

FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation


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

REMOVAL

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





2.Remove the front passenger air bag module fixing screws (A).





3.Disconnect the front passenger air bag module fixing pawls with remover tool (A).
4.Lift up front passenger air bag module, and then remove front passenger air bag module.

CAUTION:





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










- Never impact the front passenger air bag module.


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

INSTALLATION

Note the following item, and 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. Refer to "On Board Diagnosis Function" On Board Diagnosis Function or "CONSULT Function" Supplemental Restraints.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.