Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Notchback)

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Notchback)

Removal Procedure





Warning

The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement (Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement).
3. Disconnect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector (1).
4. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Notchback) (Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Notchback)).




5. Remove the air bag module mounting bolts (1) from the tie bar.




6. Remove the passenger air bag module by removing the mounting bolts from the upper instrument panel.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the passenger air bag module.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the passenger air bag module mounting bolts to the tie bar and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the passenger air bag module mounting bolts to the upper instrument panel and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
4. Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Notchback) (Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Notchback)).




5. Connect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector (1).
6. Install the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement (Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement).
7. Connect the negative battery cable.