Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

2. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

3. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Removal

7. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH CENTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL RETAINER Removal

10. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL Removal







12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.
(b) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the instrument panel wire assembly.






13. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the wire harness from the claw on the instrument panel.
(b) Remove the 2 screws.
(c) Disengage the 10 hooks and remove the front passenger airbag.