Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING:

- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules. If faulty, replace it.
- Do not drop the air bag modules 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 with the pad cover 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 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 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 of the occupant classification sensor after the seat has been installed in the vehicle (On-Vehicle Service Testing and Inspection ).

PASSENGER'S (FRONT) AIR BAG MODULE









NOTE:
The illustration above shows instrument panel back side.

Required Special Tools:

- MB991958 Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface(V.C.I.)
- MB991827 M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910 M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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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 air bag(s) deployment.

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PASSENGER'S (FRONT) 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.





Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver or similar tool to the location shown in the figure.
After disengaging the tabs, remove the passenger's (front) air bag module.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

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

When installing the new air bag modules, 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 B1B02, B1B06, B1B0A and B1B0E are 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 bags deployment.

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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 seven seconds, and go out?
4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If not, refer to Supplemental Restraint System.