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Passenger Air Bag Module




Passenger Air Bag Module









Removal and Installation

WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Remove the passenger air bag module-to-crossbeam bolts and instrument panel upper section. For additional information, refer to the Instrument Panel Upper Section Removal and Installation procedure in Instrument Panel and Console Instrument Panel Upper Section.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





2. Remove the passenger air bag module.
- Remove the 6 screws and air duct.

- Remove the 6 nuts and passenger air bag module.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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