Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING:

- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the knee air bag modules. If faulty, replace it.
- Do not drop the knee air bag modules or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
- Do not expose the knee air bag modules to temperatures over 93°C (200°F).
- After deployment of the air bag, replace the air bag module with a new one.
- Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bags that have already deployed.
- An undeployed knee air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures (Refer to Service and Repair ).
- When removing and installing the front passenger seat, be sure to carry out accuracy check occupant classification sensor after the seat has been installed in the vehicle (On-vehicle Service Testing and Inspection ).













REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION





DANGER:
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to Service Precautions).

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 seat belt pre-tensioner operation.

[[B]] KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL

WARNING:

- The air bag module must not be measured with such equipment as an ohmmeter.
- The air bag module must not be disassembled.
- The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the deployment surface facing up.





After removing the knee air bag module, use the flat-tipped screwdriver, and pull out the lock button of the harness-side connector in the arrow direction to release lock.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

1. WARNING:
Dispose of knee air bag module only according to the specified procedure
(Refer to Service and Repair).

When installing the new knee air bag module, refer to "INSPECTION" ( Inspection).

2. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.





3.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"
(OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
5. Check DTCs using scan tool MB991958 to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
At this time, check that no DTC except B1B12 is set.
6. DANGER:
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to Service Precautions).

WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag deployment.

]]B[[ KNEE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

- Take care not to bend or distort the knee air bag when installing it.
- Take care that the surrounding components do not trap the air bag.
- Take care that the front pillar trim clips or other parts do not interfere with the strap.

Connect the knee air bag module connector, then securely lock the locking button of the harness-side connector.

]]C[[ POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

1. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





3. Does the "SRS" warning light illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?
4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If not, refer to Supplemental Restraint System.