Passenger's Side
WARNING:- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules or clock spring. If faulty, replace it.
- Do not drop the air bag modules or clock spring or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
- The air bag modules should be stored on a flat surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
- Do not expose the air bag modules to temperatures over 93 °C (200 °F).
- After deployment of an air bag, replace the clock spring with a new one.
- Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bags that have already deployed.
- An undeployed air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures.
For removal and installation of the front seatback assembly with side air bag module, refer to Front Seat.
Front Passenger's Side:
Required Special Tools:
- MB990502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)
- MB990803: Steering Wheel Puller
- MB991613: SRS Check Harness
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[A] NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION
DANGER: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag(s) deployment.
[E] AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL (FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE)
WARNING: The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]A[ PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
WARNING: Dispose of air bag modules only according to the specified procedure.
1. When installing the new air bag modules and clock spring, refer to "INSPECTION."
2. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition, switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
3. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
5. Conduct diagnostic test using scan tool MB991502 to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
DANGER: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
6. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bags deployment.
]E[ POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Does the "SRS" warning light illuminate for approximately 7 seconds, and then remain off for at least 5 seconds after turning "OFF"?.
4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If no, refer to SRS Warning Light Check.