With VINS Before 4T3******XU129971

REMOVAL

NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected and the ignition switch is at ON or ACC position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts.









1. DISCONNECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR
a. Open the glove compartment door.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the glove compartment door finish plate from the glove compartment.
c. Pull up the connector from the glove compartment door finish plate.
d. Disconnect the front passenger airbag assembly connector.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
3. REMOVE NO.2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the 4 screws and No.2 heater to register duct from the instrument panel.






4. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Remove the 9 bolts and front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel.

CAUTION:
- Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing downward.
- Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.

5. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR ASSEMBLY FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL


INSTALLATION

NOTE: Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.

1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR ASSEMBLY TO INSTRUMENT PANEL






2. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Install the 9 bolts and front passenger airbag assembly to the instrument panel.

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.

3. INSTALL NO.2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
a. Install the No.2 heater to register duct to the instrument panel.
b. Install and torque the 4 screws.






4. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL
Install and torque the 2 bolts to the instrument panel reinforcement.

Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)

NOTE:
- Make sure that the front passenger airbag assembly is installed with the specified torque.
- When installing the front passenger airbag assembly, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.






5. CONNECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR
a. Connect the front passenger airbag assembly connector.
b. Install the connector to the glove compartment door finish plate.
c. Install the glove compartment door finish plate with the connector to the glove compartment.