PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

Note

•  When replacing the passenger-side air bag module after the deployment, replace it together with the mid-wiring harness.

•  When installing the mid-wiring harness, install it along the vehicle wiring harness using bands or tape.

1.  Switch the ignition to off.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].)

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Selector lever knob (ATX/CVT) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE) SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Center panel (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12)  Lower panel (passenger-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(13)  Shower duct (passenger-side) (See A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(14)  Parking sensor control module (Vehicles with parking sensor) (See PARKING SENSOR CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Disconnect the connector.

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5.  Remove the screws.

6.  Remove the bolts.

7.  Pull the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (1) and detach the hook A from the instrument panel.

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8.  Pull the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (2) and detach the hook B from the instrument panel and remove it.

9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.  Switch the ignition to ON.

11.  Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

•  If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART.)