Air Bag Module (Passenger Side)

REMOVAL

CAUTION
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the airbag module.
- Do not drop the airbag module or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
- The airbag module should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
- Do not expose the airbag module to temperature over 93 °C (200 °F)
- An undeployed airbag module should only be disposed in accordance with the procedures.
- Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury.
- Whenever the PAB is deployed it should be replaced with a new one assembled with an extension wire. The squib is melt down if the PAB is deployed making the extension wire useless.




1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal and remove the ignition key from the vehicle.

CAUTION: Wait at least 30 seconds.




2. Remove the cluster facia panel.
1. Unscrew the screws (11).
2. Disconnect the connector.




3. Remove the under cover (RH).
1. Unscrew the screws (3).
2. Remove the lamp.




4. Remove the glove box cover.
1. Remove the stopper (2).
2. Remove the damper wire.
3. Remove the hinges (2).

5. Remove the glove box housing.




1. Unscrew the screws (5).
2. Disconnect the housing connector.




6. Remove the airvent facia.
1. Unscrew the facia screws (6).
2. Remove the passenger airbag module (PAB) mounting bolt (4).
3. Disconnect the passenger airbag module (PAB) connector.




7. Remove the passenger airbag module (PAB).

INSTALLATION

1. Installation procedure is reverse order of REMOVAL.