Passenger Airbag Replacement

After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the airbags and the SRS unit must be replaced.

WARNING: Store a removed airbag with the pad surface up. If the airbag is improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to cause serious injury.

CAUTION: Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag.

NOTE:
- Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle. When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
- Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it. Do not install an airbag that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes.
2. Remove the glove box.






3. Disconnect the 2P connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness. When disconnected, the airbag connector is automatically shorted.
4. Remove the four mounting nuts from the bracket.






5. Lift the front passenger's airbag out of the dashboard.

NOTE: The airbag lid has pawls on its side which attach it to the dashboard. To remove the airbag, cover the lid and dashboard with a cloth, and pry carefully with a flat tip screwdriver.






6. Place the new front passenger's airbag into the dashboard. Tighten the front passenger's airbag mounting nuts.






7. Attach the airbag connector to the connector holder, then reinstall the glove box.
8. Connect the battery positive cable, then connect the negative cable.
9. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation. Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.