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 service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See \nSERVICE WARNINGS.) (See \nSERVICE CAUTIONS.)

•  Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the passenger-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No.2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No.1 and 2.

1.  Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

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

4.  Remove the bolts.

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5.  Disconnect the connector to remove the passenger-side air bag module connector.

6.  Remove the nuts.

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7.  Raise the passenger-side air bag module and remove the bracket from the stud bolt.

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8.  Move the bracket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to detach hook A from the bracket.

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9.  Move the bracket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove the bracket from hook A.

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10.  Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to detach hook B from the passenger-side air bag module cover.

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11.  Remove the passenger-side air bag module.

Caution

•  When removing the passenger-side air bag module, the harness could be damaged if it gets pulled, which may result in the passenger-side air bag module not operating (deploying) normally. When removing the passenger-side air bag module, hold on to the unit securely.

12.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

13.  Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

14.  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.