Passenger Airbag

WARNING:

- DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

- ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR 1 MINUTE BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG COMPONENTS.

Non-Deployed Module
REMOVAL
When removing a module for any reason other than DEPLOYMENT.

Battery Negative Cable Remove/Install:

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Wait one minute for the reserve capacitor to discharge before removing non-deployed module.
3. Remove instrument panel top cover.
4. Remove three screws to glove box door and remove door from instrument panel.

Airbag Module Connector:

5. Remove three passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to top of instrument panel.
6. Remove two passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to front lower instrument panel.
7. Remove three module attaching nuts from the support structure.

Passenger Airbag Module Remove/Install:

8. Lift module up until the wire connector is visible and disconnect the 4-way wire connector from module. Unlock the red locking tab and compress lock to release the connector.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Ensure that the red locking tab is in the lock position after installing the connector. Tighten trim screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the three module retaining nuts to 22 to 34 Nm (200 to 300 in. lbs.) torque. Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures.

Deployed Module
REMOVAL
When removing a deployed module, rubber gloves, eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should be worn, as there may be deposits on the surface which could irritate the skin and eyes.
1. Roll/fold airbag towards instrument panel.
2. Close door over folded airbag and tape door closed.
3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
4. Remove instrument panel top cover.
5. Remove three screws to glove box door and remove door from instrument panel.
6. Remove three passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to top of instrument panel.
7. Remove two passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to front lower instrument panel.
8. Remove three module attaching nuts from the support structure.
9. Lift module up until the wire connector is visible and disconnect the 4-way wire connector from module. Unlock the red locking tab and compress lock to release the connector.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Ensure that the red locking tab is in the lock position after installing the connector. Tighten trim screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the module nuts to 22 to 34 Nm (200 to 300 in. lbs.) torque. Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures.