Passenger Airbag

Airbags

Passenger Airbag

"Advanced Airbag System" (only for USA/Canada)

• "Advanced Airbag System" refers to an airbag module with two airbag stages which are deployed depending on the severity of the accident. For less severe crashes, the second stage is not deployed.

CAUTION!
• Airbag modules in which only the first stage has been deployed can cause severe injuries by deployment of the second stage.

• Observe safety precautions for working on airbags. Refer to --> [ Airbag Safety Precautions ] Technician Safety Information.

At this time, there is no possibility of checking whether the second stage has been deployed definitively. For this reason, such airbag modules must be returned to original packaging for proper recycling/disposal in accordance with national legislation. Direct questions to your importer!

CAUTION!
Disposal of undeployed airbag units as industrial waste/garbage is not permissible!

Removing

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags. Refer to --> [ Airbag Safety Precautions ] Technician Safety Information.

- Disconnect vehicle battery.

- Remove side instrument panel cover. Refer to --> [ Side Instrument Panel Covers ] Removal and Replacement.

- Remove center A-pillar trim. Refer to --> [ Center A-Pillar Trim ] Pillar and Side Trim.

- Remove center cover. Refer to --> [ Center Cover ] Removal and Replacement.

- Remove glove compartment. Refer to --> [ Glove Compartment ] Removal and Replacement.

CAUTION!
Electrostatic discharge can lead to an unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore, the technician must electrostatically discharge himself before disconnecting the harness connector. This is done by briefly grasping the chassis or door striker.

- Disconnect wiring harness from front passenger side airbag.

- Remove the two bolts - 1 - (9 Nm).

- Loosen the two bolts - 2 - and - 3 - respectively and unscrew bolts a maximum of 3 rotations.

- Remove the bracket - 6 - by removing the bolts - 7 - (9 Nm).

- Now remove bolts - 2 - and - 3 - (9 Nm).

- Remove front passenger's airbag and brackets - 4 - and - 5 - from mounts.





Installing

To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.

- Switch on ignition.

CAUTION!
Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.

- Connect vehicle battery..