Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY" Removal.

3. REMOVE SIDE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT Disassembly
4. REMOVE SIDE NO. 2 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT Disassembly
5. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY Disassembly
6. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT Disassembly
7. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the instrument panel wire from the front passenger airbag.
NOTE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.





(b) Remove the 2 screws.





(c) Disengage the 5 hooks (A).
(d) Disengage the 5 hooks (B) and remove the front passenger airbag from the instrument panel.