Removal and Installation

PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or more.
- Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.
- Never use the air tools or the electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.Remove the glove box assembly. Refer to "A/T MODELS : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation A/T Models.
2.Remove the Instrument lower panel RH. Refer to "A/T MODELS : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation A/T Models.

3.Disconnect passenger air bag module harness connectors (A)
from passenger air bag module.
4.Remove the passenger air bag module fixing bolts.
NOTE:
The figure shows the installed passenger air bag module. (Under view of the module installed without glove box cover.)

5.Disconnect pawls (A) and (B), and then remove the passenger air bag module.

CAUTION:

- Always place the passenger air bag module with pad side facing upward.

- Never impact the passenger air bag module.
- Replace the passenger air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the passenger air bag module.
- Never disassemble the passenger air bag module.
- Never expose the passenger air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90�C (194�F).
- Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the passenger air bag module.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Never use the old fixing bolts after removal, replace with the new bolts.
- Never damage the harness while installing.
- If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT. Refer to "CONSULT Function" Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.