Passenger Side Airbag Module Replacement

DEPLOYED MODULE

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




Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.
- Allow system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing airbag components.

REMOVAL




1. Remove Instrument Panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Warning and Gauges System/ Instrument Panel for Relacement.
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 N.m 100 in. lbs.and screws to 2 N.m 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 (PAB)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 the above procedures. Install new Passenger Airbag Module and tighten nuts to 11 N.m 100 in. lbs.) and screws to (2 N.m 20 in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures before connecting battery negative remote cable.