Passenger's Side
REMOVALNOTE: If the passenger side air bag module did not deploy in a collision, it may not have been needed. Complete all diagnostics before replacing the passenger side air bag module.
1. Record preset radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedures.
WARNING: The electrical circuit necessary for system deployment is powered directly from the battery. To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the battery ground cable must be disconnected prior to servicing or replacing any system components.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. Wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
3 Remove instrument panel upper moulding.
NOTE: The instrument panel upper moulding is retained by snap tabs.
4. Open glove compartment, press sides inward and lower glove compartment to floor.
5. Through glove compartment opening, remove two lower passenger air bag module retaining screws.
WARNING: Place air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up to avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury.
6. Remove two remaining passenger air bag module retaining screws, disconnect electrical connector and remove passenger side air bag module by pushing on passenger side air bag module from inside panel. Do not handle passenger side air bag module by grabbing edges of deployment doors.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Fill out and return air bag traceability postcard for new air bag with VIN numbers and note diagnostic trouble code.
1. connect electrical connector to passenger side air bag module and position passenger side air bag module in instrument panel.
2. Install two upper retaining screws. Tighten to 2.1-2.9 Nm (19-25 lb in).
3. Install two lower module retaining bolts. Tighten to 7.6-10.4 Nm (68-92 lb in).
4. Return glove compartment to correct position.
5. Install instrument panel upper moulding by snapping into place on the instrument panel.
6. Reconnect battery ground cable.
7. Prove out air bag system.
8. Reprogram radio frequencies and set clock.