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Passenger Side Airbag Module Replacement

DEPLOYED MODULE

CAUTION: When removing a deployed Passenger Airbag Module, rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeves should be worn. There may be deposits on the surface that could irritate the skin and eyes.

REMOVAL
1. Remove Instrument Panel. Refer to Instrument Panel and Systems for Replacement .
2. After removal of the instrument panel disconnect Passenger Airbag Module wire connector.
3. Remove the four nuts and two screws attaching airbag assembly to the instrument panel collar.
4. Lift Passenger Airbag Module up and out of panel cavity.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
1. Remove all of the instrument panel components that are not damaged and replace any components that are damaged.
2. Use a new instrument panel and pad assembly.
3. Transfer all of the components.
4. Install a new Passenger Airbag Module and tighten nuts to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.) and screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures before connecting battery negative remote cable.

UNDEPLOYED MODULE

REMOVAL
When removing a Passenger Airbag Module for any reason other than DEPLOYMENT:




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.

Passenger Airbag Removal:




2. Open and lower glove box fully to gain access to Passenger Airbag Module (B) attaching screws inside of the glove box. Glove box removal not required.
3. Disconnect wire connector from the Passenger Airbag Module.
4. Remove the four nuts and two screws attaching airbag assembly to the instrument panel collar.
5. Lift Passenger Airbag Module up and out of panel cavity.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse die above procedures. Install a new Passenger Airbag Module and tighten nuts to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.) and screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures before connecting battery negative remote cable.