Removal and Installation

Front Passenger Airbag Assembly:

REMOVAL

NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected and the ignition switch is in ON or ACC position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.




1. REMOVE LOWER PANEL
a. Remove the 5 screws.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the lower panel.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.




2. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Using a screwdriver, pry out the glove compartment door finish plate inside the lower panel.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

b. Disconnect the airbag connector.

3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL

4. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw and No.5 heater to resister duct.
b. Remove the 2 screws and No.4 heater to resister duct.




c. Remove the 2 screws and part of instrument panel wire harness, as shown in the illustration.
d. Remove the 2 screws and center bracket.




e. Remove the 6 nuts and front passenger airbag assembly, as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION:
- Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing downward.
- Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.

5. REMOVE NO.1 SAFETY PAD
a. Separate the wire harness from the No.1 safety pad.




b. Remove the 5 screws and No.1 safety pad.
c. Remove the 2 screws and No.3 resister.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.

1. INSTALL NO.1 SAFETY PAD
a. Install the No.3 resister with the 2 screws.




b. Install the No.1 safety pad with the 5 screws.
c. Install the wire harness to the No.1 safety pad.

2. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY




a. Install the front passenger airbag assembly with the 6 nuts.

CAUTION:
- When installing the front passenger airbag assembly, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped between the airbag bag and within the module.

NOTE: If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one.

b. Install the center bracket with the 3 screws.




c. Install pant of the instrument panel wire harness with the 2 screws.
d. Install the No.4 heater to resister duct with the 2 screws.
e. Install the No.5 heater to resister duct with the screw.




3. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL
a. Install the bolt for connecting the front passenger airbag assembly to the center bracket.

Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

b. Install the 2 bolts for mounting the front passenger airbag assembly to the instrument panel reinforcement.

Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)




4. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Connect the airbag connector.
b. Install the lower panel.