Passenger Airbag Replacement

REMOVAL
1. On models equipped with radio coded theft protection system, refer to Vehicle Damage Warnings for system disarming and arming procedures. On models equipped with airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information for system disarming and arming procedures.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable, then the positive cable.
3. Remove cover from instrument panel, then the visor face panel.

Fig. 30 Passenger Side Air Bag Mounting:

4. Remove the four air bag assembly mounting nuts, Fig. 29.
5. Lift air bag assembly from instrument panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the air bag assembly in the instrument panel, Fig. 29.
2. Adjust air bag position in instrument panel by loosening the two lower L-bracket mounting nuts. Press air bag assembly downward and turn adjusting nuts until they touch the lower part of air bag assembly.
3. Tighten the four air bag assembly mounting nuts, then the two L-bracket nuts. Tighten the mounting nuts to specifications.
4. Install visor face panel.
5. After completing installation, place ignition switch in On position. SRS indicator lamp should be illuminated for approximately six seconds, then lamp should turn Off. If lamp remains illuminated or does not illuminate, a problem in the SRS is indicated.
6. On models equipped with radio coded theft protection system, refer to Vehicle Damage Warnings for system disarming and arming procedures.