Removal and Installation

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





1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Remove the glove compartment door finish plate inside the instrument panel box.

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

Disconnect Airbag Connector:

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

2. REMOVE THESE PARTS
a. No.2 instrument panel under cover
b. Glove compartment assembly
c. Glove compartment door lock mounting bracket




3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts.
b. Pull out the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel.

CAUTION:
^ Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment direction facing down.
^ Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.
4. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Install the 2 nuts and the 3 bolts.
Torque: 21 N.m (210 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)

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.

5. INSTALL THE REMOVED PARTS





6. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Connect the airbag connector.
b. Put the connector on the glove compartment door finish plate.
c. Install the glove compartment door finish plate to the instrument panel box.