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 the airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.




1. DISCONNECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR
Open the glove compartment door and disconnect the front passenger airbag assembly connector.

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

2. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR

3. REMOVE CENTER BRACKET
Remove the 3 screws and center bracket.




4. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts and nuts from the front passenger air-bag assembly.
b. Disconnect the engagement of the claw at 10 positions and remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel.

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

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

INSTALLATION

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




1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Connect the engagement of the claw at 10 positions and install the front passenger airbag assembly to the instrument panel with the 2 bolts and nuts.

Torque:
Bolt: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
Nut: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

NOTE:
- Make sure that the front passenger airbag assembly is installed with the specified torque.
- 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.
- 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 CENTER BRACKET
Install the center bracket with the 3 screws.

3. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR




4. CONNECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR