Up to 08/2009

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT

HINT
Refer to the procedure up to Remove No. 1 Console Box Duct Removal.

2. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the engine switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.





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NOTICE:
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When storing the front passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Remove the 2 screws and disengage the 2 pins.





(b) Lean the instrument panel and disengage the 5 hooks.

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(c) Disengage the 5 hooks to remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.





5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the clamp.





(b) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the instrument panel wire assembly from the front passenger airbag assembly.

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NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.