Service Procedure

1. With the ignition in the OFF position, disconnect the negative battery cable.

NOTE:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to reset the clock when you have completed the service procedure.

2. Remove the left and right A-pillar trim panels using a trim stick (special tool # C4755).

3. Remove the two (2) instrument panel top cover screws located in the defroster opening.

4. Lift up on the instrument panel top cover near the cluster bezel and along the rearward edge to disengage the top cover clips.

5. Pull the top cover rearward to disengage the forward pins from the instrument panel, then remove the top cover from the vehicle.

6. Remove the three (3) glove box door screws and then remove the glove box door from the instrument panel.





7. Remove the three (3) passenger airbag cover screws that attach the cover to the top of the instrument panel (Figure 1).

8. Remove the two (2) passenger airbag cover screws that attach the cover to the front lower instrument panel (Figure 1).





9. Remove the three (3) airbag module attaching nuts from the instrument panel support structure (Figure 2).

1O. Lift the module up until the wiring connector is visible (Figure 1). Disconnect the 4-way wiring connector by moving the red tab to the unlocked position and then pressing the lock tab.





11. Remove the passenger airbag module from the vehicle. Release the yellow wiring connector lock tab on the side of the module (Figure 3) and then remove and discard the module wiring jumper to insure that the old module DOES NOT inadvertently get installed on any other vehicle. Set the module aside for return to the module supplier.

NOTE:
Do not attempt to deploy the airbag module. All old airbag modules must be returned to the supplier per the parts package shipping instructions.

12. Install the new passenger airbag module.

NOTE:
The new module has a 3/4" diameter green dot on the back of the module near the barcode/warning label to identify it from the old module.

13. Connect the airbag module wiring connector (Figure 1 ). Make sure that the red lock tab is in the lock position.

14. Install the three (3) passenger airbag cover screws that attach the cover to the top of the instrument panel (Figure 1). Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs (2 N.m).

15. Install the two (2) passenger airbag cover screws that attach the cover to the front lower instrument panel (Figure 1). Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs (2 N.m).

16. Install the three (3) airbag module to instrument panel support structure attaching nuts (Figure 2). Tighten the nuts to 250 in-lbs (28 N.m).

17. Install the glove box door. Tighten the glove box door screws securely.

18 Install the instrument panel top cover. Push the top cover forward to engage the pins with the instrument panel.

19. Press on the instrument panel top cover near the cluster bezel and along the rearward edge to engage the top cover clips.

20. Install the two (2) top cover screws in the defroster opening. Tighten the screws securely.

21. Install the left and right A-pillar trim panels.

22. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and exit the vehicle.

23. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

24. From outside the vehicle, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for about 10 seconds and then back to the ON position.

25. Observe the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. It should illuminate for 6-8 seconds and then go out.

NOTE:
If the airbag warning light fails to light or lights and stays on, there is a system malfunction. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual to diagnose and repair the problem.