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
- Never use the air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the glove box lid assembly and glove box cover assembly. Instrument Panel Assembly.
2. Disconnect the front passenger air bag module harness connector (A) from front passenger air bag module.
3. Remove the front passenger air bag module fixing bolts (B).






Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front


4. Put a hand to back of instrument panel (glove box opening), disengage connections of the passenger air bag module pawls from the inside of the vehicle toward the outside, and remove.

CAUTION:
- Never insert a remover tool between passenger air bag module and instrument panel assembly. Doing so may cause damage.
- Wear gloves.






Broken Triangle Indicates : Pawl


NOTE:
If the above operation is difficult, remove the cluster lid C, put a hand from center ventilator side, and disengage connections of passenger air bag module pawls. Instrument Panel Assembly.





Broken Triangle Indicates : Pawl


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






Arrow Indicates : 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
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. Diagnosis System (Air Bag),
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.