Passenger Air Bag Module

PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE







Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
- Do not repaint air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers or deployment doors; new air bag modules must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
- To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning indicator 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 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 SRS.
2. Separate the RH instrument panel (I/P) trim panel.
- Pull out to release the retaining clips.
- Slide the RH I/P trim panel slightly to the right, aligning the keyway.
- Pull out, separating the RH I/P trim panel from the instrument panel.

3. Remove the RH I/P trim panel.
- Disconnect the rear window defrost switch electrical connector.
- If equipped, disconnect the clock electrical connector.
- Disconnect the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) indicator.
- Remove the trim panel.

4. Open the glove compartment. Disconnect the glove compartment isolator.
5. Fully lower the glove compartment door.
6. Looking up into the front center of the glove compartment opening, separate the passenger air bag module electrical connector and pin-type retainer from the bracket. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
7. Through the glove compartment opening, remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

8. CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors. Damage to the air bag module may occur.

Remove the passenger air bag module.
- Remove the 2 front passenger air bag module bolts.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

- Placing one hand in the glove compartment opening, push the passenger air bag module out and remove it.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Repower the SRS.