Passenger Air Bag Module
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
Removal
WARNING:
- 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 trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.
- The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Depower the system. Service and Repair
2. Open the glove box to its fullest extent by pushing in on the tabs and release the glove compartment.
3. Through the glove box opening, remove the passenger air bag module retaining bolts.
4. Separate the passenger air bag module and trim cover from the instrument panel (I/P).
1 Pull the left hand corner of the trim cover away from the I/P.
2 From left to right, slide a finger across the seam between the trim cover and I/P, releasing the trim cover retaining clips.
3 Pull the passenger air bag module and trim cover away from the I/P, but do not remove it.
5. Remove the passenger air bag module and trim cover.
1 Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
2 Remove the wire harness pin-type retainer from the passenger air bag module.
3 Remove the passenger air bag module.
Installation
1. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the passenger air bag module alignment channels.
2. Remove or position anything out of the way that may be blocking the accessibility to the I/P alignment rails or holes.
3. NOTE: Check the positioning of the passenger air bag module J-nuts before positioning the passenger air bag module to the I/P.
Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
1 Position the passenger air bag module and trim cover to the I/P,
2 Install the wire harness pin-type retainer to the passenger air bag module.
3 Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
4. Position the passenger air bag module alignment channels to the alignment rails of the I/P.
5. Install the passenger air bag module and trim cover into the I/P.
- NOTE: Left hand upper alignment pin shown, left hand lower alignment pin is similar.
Starting at the left hand side of the trim cover, install the upper and lower alignment pins into the I/P.
6. Working from left to right, install all the trim cover retaining tabs and alignment pins into the I/P.
- When all channels and tabs are aligned correctly there will be an even gap around the perimeter of the passenger air bag trim cover.
7. Through the glove box opening, install the passenger air bag module retaining bolts.
8. Close the glove box.
9. Repower the system. Service and Repair