Removal and Installation
Front Passenger Airbag Assembly:
REMOVAL
NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected and the ignition switch is at ON position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Remove the glove compartment door.
b. Remove the No.1 under cover from the lower No.2 finish panel.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
c. Slide the airbag connector to pull out from the No.1 under cover.
d. Disconnect the front passenger airbag connector.
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
3. REMOVE CENTER BRACKET
4. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE NO.5 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
6. REMOVE NO.2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
7. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 nuts, then remove the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing downward.
- Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Install the front passenger airbag assembly to the instrument panel with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 6.0 N.m (61 kgf.cm, 53 in.lbf)
CAUTION:
- Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped between the airbag bag and the module.
- Do not damage the strap when installing the module.
NOTE: If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects In the case or connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one.
2. INSTALL NO.2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
3. INSTALL NO.5 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
4. INSTALL DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
5. INSTALL CENTER BRACKET
6. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL
Install the 2 bolts to instrument panel reinforcement.
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
NOTE:
- Make sure the front passenger airbag assembly is installed with the specified torque.
- When installing the instrument panel, take care that the airbag wire harness does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- When Installing the instrument panel box, carefully pull out the airbag wire harness from the glove compartment upper hole.
7. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Connect the airbag connector.
b. Set the connector on the No. 1 under cover.
c. Install the No.1 under cover to the lower No.2 finish panel.
d. Install the glove compartment door.
8. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT