Passenger Airbag

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

Fig.15 Passenger Airbag Remove/Install:

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 airbag attaching nuts from the support structure.

Fig.16 Airbag Connector:

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

Deployed Module
When removing a deployed airbag, 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 airbag attaching nuts from the support structure.
9. Lift the airbag up until the wire connector is visible and disconnect the 4-way wire connector from the airbag. Unlock the red locking tab and compress lock to release the connector.

INSTALLATION
When installing a module for any reason other than DEPLOYMENT.
1. Connect the 4-way wire connector to the airbag. Lock the red locking tab after the connector is seated. Lower the airbag into the instrument panel in its mounting position.
2. Install the three airbag attaching nuts to the support structure. Tighten the three module retaining nuts to 22 to 34 Nm (200 to 300 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install the two passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to the front lower instrument panel. 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install the three passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to top of instrument panel. 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install the door onto the instrument panel and install the three screws to the glove box door. 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.
6. Install the instrument panel top cover.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.