Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

NOTICE: If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.

Disconnect Airbag Connector:

1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Remove the lower instrument cover inside the No.2 under coven

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

b. Pull up the connector.
c. Disconnect the airbag connector.

2. REMOVE THESE PARTS
a. Front door scuff plate
b. Cowl side trim
c. No.2 under cover
d. Lower instrument panel
e. No.1 lower retainer
f. Finish upper panel
g. CD auto changer
h. A/C unit duct




3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts and front passenger airbag assembly.

CAUTION:
^ Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment direction facing down.
^ Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts.

1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Install the front passenger airbag assembly to the instrument panel.
Torque: 21 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

CAUTION:
^ Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped between the airbag bag, and within the module.
^ Do not damage the strap when installing the module.

NOTICE: 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.

2. INSTALL THE REMOVED PARTS

Disconnect Airbag Connector:

3. CONNECT AIR BAG CONNECTOR
a. Connect the airbag connector.
b. Install the airbag connector to the No.2 under cover.
c. Install the No.2 under cover.