Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

NOTE: If replacing the front passenger's airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/ Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

Removal

1. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Lower the glove box.

3. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the front passenger's airbag.






4. Remove the two mounting nuts (A) from the bracket.






5. Remove the front passenger's airbag assembly (A) from the dashboard. If you are replacing only the front passenger's lid, go to step 6.

NOTE:

- The front passenger's lid has pawls (B) on each side which attach it to the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard and the front passenger's lid.










6. Cut the four parts (A) of the front passenger's lid (B) as shown, and remove the front passenger's airbag.

NOTE:

- Always replace the front passenger's lid whenever you remove the airbag from the panel.
- Replace the airbag if the airbag mounting hooks or its housing is damaged.





Installation

1. Insert the hooks (A) of the front passenger's airbag housing into the new front passenger's lid, then insert the other hooks (B) into the panel.

NOTE:

- Make sure there are no objects between the airbag and the front passenger's lid.
- Make sure the airbag is fully seated, and make sure the front passenger's lid is not deformed or damaged after the airbag is in place.
- Do not use tools when detaching the front passenger's airbag in order to protect it.





2. Place the front passenger's airbag assembly into the dashboard. Torque the front passenger's airbag mounting nuts (A).






3. Connect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) to the front passenger's airbag. Reinstall the glove box Service and Repair.





4. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure.

5. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

6. After installing the front passenger's airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.