Passenger Airbag

REMOVAL

NONDEPLOYED MODULE
When removing an airbag for any reason other than DEPLOYMENT.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
3. Remove instrument panel top cover. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument panel Top Cover, Removal.
4. Remove three screws to glove box door and remove door from instrument panel.

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.
8. Lift the airbag up until the wire connector is visible and disconnect 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. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
5. Remove instrument panel top cover. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument panel Top Cover, Removal.
6. Remove three screws to glove box door and remove door from instrument panel.
7. Remove three passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to top of instrument panel.
8. Remove two passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to front lower instrument panel.
9. Remove three airbag attaching nuts from the support structure.
10. Lift the airbag up until the wire connector is visible and disconnect the connector.

INSTRUMENT PANEL TRAY ASSEMBLY (IF EQUIPPED) - EXPORT

Instrument Panel Tray Assembly - Export:

In some countries the passenger airbag may be deleted. An optional instrument panel tray assembly will be installed in its place.
1. Remove instrument panel top cover. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument panel Top Cover, Removal.
2. Remove three screws to glove box door and remove door from instrument panel.
3. Remove three screws attaching the instrument panel tray assembly to the top of instrument panel.
4. Remove two instrument panel tray assembly screws attaching assembly to front lower instrument panel.
5. Pull tray assembly out of instrument panel and remove from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: When installing a module for any reason other than DEPLOYMENT.

1. Connect the passenger airbag wire connector to the airbag. 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 airbag 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. Tighten screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install the three passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to top of instrument panel. Tighten screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install the door onto the instrument panel and install the three screws to the glove box door. Tighten screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.
6. Install the instrument panel top cover. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument panel Top Cover, Installation.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

INSTRUMENT PANEL TRAY ASSEMBLY (IF EQUIPPED) - EXPORT
In some countries the passenger airbag may be deleted. An optional instrument panel tray assembly will be installed in its place.

1. Place the tray assembly into the instrument panel.
2. Install the two instrument panel tray assembly screws attaching assembly to front lower instrument panel.
3. Install the three screws attaching the instrument panel tray assembly to the top of instrument panel.
4. Place glove box door in glove box opening and install the three screws to glove box door.
5. Install the instrument panel top cover. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument panel Top Cover, Installation.