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 deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a 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.







2. Open the glove compartment door and release the door damper cable, then fully lower the door.
3. Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.

4. CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment door.

Through the glove compartment opening, release the deployment door clips from the instrument panel (I/P) and then lift the passenger air bag module out of the I/P.







5. NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.

Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking buttons on the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors.







6. CAUTION: Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connectors out by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons can occur.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.

With the locking buttons released, remove the 2 electrical connectors and the passenger air bag module.

Installation







1. CAUTION:
- Do not install the passenger air bag module electrical connectors by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons can occur.
- The passenger air bag module electrical connector locking buttons must be in the released position when the connector is being installed or connector damage may occur.
- The passenger air bag module electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the passenger air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the passenger air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the passenger air bag module.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.

With the locking buttons released, install the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors fully into the passenger air bag module and seat the locking buttons.

2. CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment door

NOTE: During air bag module installation, make sure all the deployment door clips are fully seated in the I/P.

Install the passenger air bag module in the I/P.

3. Install the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

4. Attach the door damper cable and close the glove compartment door.
5. Repower the system.