Removal and Installation

Front Passenger Airbag Assembly:

REMOVAL

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




1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Using a screwdriver , remove the glove compartment door finish plate.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Remove the airbag connector from the plate.
c. Disconnect the airbag connector.
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL

3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY




a. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 straps.




b. Remove the 2 nuts and front passenger airbag assembly.

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

INSTALLATION

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




1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Install the front passenger airbag assembly with 2 nuts.

Torque: 5.6 N.m (57 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)

NOTE:
- Pass the straps of the front passenger airbag door through the brackets on the right and left sides securely.
- Install the straps so that they are not pinched between the airbag and instrument panel.




b. Install the 2 straps and 2 bolts.

NOTE:
- When installing the front passenger airbag assembly, make sure that the straps are not distorted and installed to the brackets securely.
- Make sure that 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.




2. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL
Install the 2 bolts to the instrument panel reinforcement.

Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

3. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Connect the airbag connector.
b. Install the airbag connector to glove compartment door finish plate.
c. Install the glove compartment door finish plate.