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

•  The passenger-side air bag module is installed to the dashboard by brackets B and C.

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

1.  Switch the ignition to off.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-stop)].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

3.  Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the Bluetooth unit. (with Bluetooth system) (See Bluetooth UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the fastener (grove box light harness).

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6.  Remove the screw and nut.

7.  Remove bracket A.

8.  Remove the screw and nut. (See Screw Installation Note.)

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9.  Remove bracket B.

10.  Remove the nut.

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11.  Remove bracket C.

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12.  Detach the hooks from the dashboard (1).

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13.  Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (2).

14.  Disconnect the connector.

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15.  Remove the passenger-side air bag module.

16.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

17.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

18.  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.)

Screw Installation Note

Note

•  The passenger-side air bag module fixing screws are set in the back side of the dashboard. Affix packing tape to phillips screwdriver so that the screws do not fall off while performing the work.

1.  Insert a phillips screwdriver into the screw groove and fix it with packing tape.

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2.  Tighten the screw halfway.

3.  Remove the packing tape.

Caution

•  If the packing tape is left in the vehicle when tightening the screw, it may become a source of noise. When tightening the screw, remove the packing tape so that it does not remain in the vehicle.

4.  Tighten the screw completely.