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Passenger's Inflator Module

Prior to performing replacement procedures, disarm air bag system. Refer to, Service and Repair/ Air Bag System Disarming & Air Bag System Arming. Refer to, / Specifications/ Mechanical for torque values when installing components. Specifications
All sensors and mounting bracket bolts must be carefully torqued to assure proper operation. Never power up the air bag system when any sensor is not rigidly attached to the vehicle, since the sensor could be activated when not attached, causing air bag deployment.


1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove seven inflator module attaching bolts from underside of instrument panel.
3. Pull instrument panel glove compartment out while pushing right and left stoppers in.
4. Disconnect connector position assurance and yellow 4-way connector for passenger inflator module.
5. Remove inflator module form vehicle
6. Reverse procedure to install.