Passenger Air Bag Module

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- If installing a new air bag module, always install a new air bag Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module.
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
- Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment which can result in personal injury.
- Air bag modules with discolored or damaged deployment doors must be installed new, not repainted.
- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
- To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.

To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. Open the glove compartment and disconnect the glove compartment isolator.







3. Push in on the two glove compartment door tabs and position downward.







4. Separate the trim panel by pulling straight out to release the retaining clips.







5. Remove the trim panel.
1 Disconnect the clock.
2 Remove the trim panel.







6. Disconnect the passenger air bag module.
1 Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
2 Remove the passenger air bag module retaining bolts.







7. Remove the passenger side air bag module.
1 Remove the two retaining screws.
2 Placing one hand in the glove box opening, push the passenger air bag out from the instrument panel and remove it.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:
- If installing a new air bag module, always install a new air bag Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module.
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment which can result in personal injury.

NOTE:
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
- Make sure to tighten the retaining bolts to specification.







1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
- Make sure the retaining clips on the back of the air bag module are fully seated in the slots in the substrate.
2. Prove out the air bag system.