Passenger Inflator Module (Air Bag)

PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG)

CAUTION: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG). AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG) SURFACE MAY CONTAIN A SMALL AMOUNT OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A BY-PRODUCT OF THE DEPLOYMENT REACTION, THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND EYES. MOST OF THE POWDER ON THE INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG) IS HARMLESS. AS A PRECAUTION, WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG), AND WASH YOUR HANDS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.

CAUTION: WHEN YOU ARE CARRYING AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE:
- DO NOT CARRY THE INFLATOR MODULE BY THE WIRES OR CONNECTOR ON THE INFLATOR MODULE.
- MAKE SURE THE BAG OPENING POINTS AWAY FROM YOU.

WHEN YOU ARE STORING AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE, MAKE SURE THE BAG OPENING POINTS AWAY FROM THE SURFACE ON WHICH THE INFLATOR MODULE RESTS. WHEN YOU ARE STORING A STEERING COLUMN, DO NOT REST THE COLUMN WITH THE BAG OPENING FACING DOWN AND THE COLUMN VERTICAL. PROVIDE FREE SPACE FOR THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

CAUTION: WHEN YOU ARE PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SIR COMPONENTS OR THE WIRING, YOU MUST DISABLE THE SIR SYSTEM. REFER TO "DISABLING THE SIR SYSTEM." FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT PROCEDURE COULD CAUSE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR UNNECESSARY SIR SYSTEM REPAIRS.

IMPORTANT: In the event deployment has occurred, refer to "Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision".






REMOVAL

1. Remove IGN 1 mini-fuse from underhood fuse block.


2. Remove glove compartment.


IMPORTANT: The harness on the passenger air bag should not be removed.


3. Disconnect air bag from vehicle wire harness at yellow two-way connector.







4. Remove fasteners securing air bag to I/P support beam.


5. Push air bag rearward and rotate round end downward.


6. Remove air bag from vehicle through glove compartment opening.


INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: The harness exits the air bag on the right side of vehicle.


1. Insert air bag through I/P opening with vinyl edge UP and harness on right side of vehicle.



IMPORTANT: The harness connected to the air bag must be routed between the round guide pin and the air bag mounting ear.


2. Insert air bag guide pins in I/P brace slots and rotate round edge upward to align bolt holes.


3. Install fasteners securing air bag to I/P support beam.


Torque: 10 Nm (89 in-lbs)


4. Connect yellow two-way connector to the vehicle wiring harness.


5. Install glove compartment.


6. Install IGN 1 fuse in underhood fuse block.


7. Turn ignition On and verify AIR BAG telltale operates properly.