Passenger Air Bag Module
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
Removal
WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which may result in personal injury.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
- The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Depower the system.
2. Open and lower the glove compartment door.
- If equipped, detach the glove compartment door dampener.
3. Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts from the cross-car beam bracket.
4. CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors. Damage to the air bag module may occur.
Through the glove compartment opening, release the LH side deployment door clips. Then release the foreward-most clips and separate the deployment door and passenger air bag module from the instrument panel (I/P).
5. Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking button on the RH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
6. CAUTION: Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.
With the RH locking button released, remove the RH electrical connector.
7. Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking button on the LH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
8. CAUTION: Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.
With the LH locking button released, remove the LH electrical connector and remove the passenger air bag module.
Installation
1. CAUTION:
- Do not install the passenger air bag module electrical connectors by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons may occur.
- The passenger air bag module electrical connector locking buttons must be in the released position when the connector is being installed or connector damage may occur.
- The passenger air bag module electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the passenger air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the passenger air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the passenger air bag module. Damage to the connector or component may occur.
NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.
With the locking buttons released, install the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors fully into the passenger air bag module and seat the locking buttons.
2. CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors. Damage to the air bag module may occur.
NOTE: During passenger air bag module installation, make sure all the deployment door clips are fully seated in the I/P.
Install the passenger air bag module deployment door rear-most clips into the I/P first. Then install the side deployment door clips working around to the forward-most clips seating each of them fully into the I/P.
3. NOTE: To avoid a squeak or rattle condition, install the 2 passenger air bag module bolts in this order.
Install the passenger air bag module bolts.
1. Install the inboard passenger air bag module bolt.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
2. Install the outboard passenger air bag module bolt.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
4. Close the glove compartment door.
- If equipped, attach the glove compartment door dampener.
5. Repower the system.