Removal and Installation

NOTICE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded.
- Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts.

1. Disconnect Negative (-) Terminal Cable From Battery

CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

2. Remove No.2 Instrument Panel Under Cover
(a) Using a clip remover, remove 2 clips.
(b) Remove the under cover.

3. Disconnect Airbag Connector
(a) Remove the glove compartment door finish plate inside the glove compartment.

NOTICE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) Pull up the connector.

4. Remove Glove Compartment Assembly
(a) Remove the 2 console box hole covers.
(b) Remove the 4 screws and clip.
(c) Remove the glove compartment assembly.

5. Remove Glove Compartment Door Lock Mounting Bracket
Remove the 2 screws, disconnect the door lock mounting bracket.

6. Remove Front Passenger Airbag Assembly

(a) Remove the 3 screws, 2 nuts and bolt.

(b) Pull out the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel.

NOTICE: When removing the front passenger airbag assembly, take care not to pull the airbag wire harness.

CAUTION:
- When storing the front passenger airbag assembly, keep the upper surface of the front passenger airbag assembly facing upward.
- Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.

7. Install Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
(a) Install and torque the 2 nuts and the bolt.
Torque: 21 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
(b) Install the 3 screws.

NOTICE:
- Make sure the front passenger airbag assembly is installed to the specified torque.
- If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one.
- When installing the front passenger airbag assembly, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.

8. Install The Following Parts:
(a) Glove compartment door lock mounting bracket
(b) Glove compartment assembly

NOTICE: When installing the glove compartment assembly, carefully pull out the airbag wire harness from the glove compartment upper hole.

(c) Airbag connector
(d) Glove compartment door finish plate
(e) No.2 instrument panel under cover
9. Connect Negative (-) Terminal Cable To Battery