Deployed Module

WARNING: Before attempting to diagnose, remove or install any airbag system components, unless otherwise noted, you must first disconnect and isolate battery ground cable. Failure to do so could result in accidental deployment and possible personal injury.

WARNING: If replacing a deployed module, wear gloves and eye protection. There will be deposits on and around the airbag that could cause skin and eye irritation. If material does come into contact with the body, flush with plenty of cold water.

Fig. 177 Airbag Module Attaching Screws - Removal:

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable. Wait minimum of 2 minutes before working on vehicle.
2. Roll/fold airbag toward instrument panel.
3. Close door over folded bag and tape door closed.
4. Open both vehicle doors and remove both instrument panel end covers.
5. Open glove box and push side inward to allow door bumper to pass and allow box to open fully.
6. Remove module attaching screws from inside glove box opening.
7. Remove center distribution duct.
8. Remove instrument panel top cover by prying up each end of the top cover then lift rear edge and sliding top cover rearward to disengage front clips and remove the top cover.
9. Remove ash receiver and center bezel.
10. Remove two lower steering column mounting bracket bolts.
11. Remove two upper mounting bracket nuts and lower column.

Fig. 178 Instrument Panel Removal:

12. Remove instrument panel mounting screws.
13. Disconnect wiring connectors as necessary.
14. Remove right spot cooler duct.
15. Remove upper instrument panel with passenger airbag module attached.

INSTALLATION
1. Install install passenger airbag module to the collar bracket with six mounting screws and torque to 35 inch lbs.
2. Install instrument panel with passenger airbag module into vehicle.
3. Install upper steering column bracket nuts and lower bolts.
4. Connect all electrical connectors.
5. Install instrument panel top cover assembly.
6. Install right and left knee bolster to upper instrument panel.
7. Open glove box and install four screws attaching module to knee bolster and torque to 20 inch lbs.
8. Do not connect battery ground cable. Refer to Testing and Inspection/Procedures.