Removal and Installation

COMPONENTS

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.

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

c. Pull up the connector from the glove compartment door finish plate.
d. Disconnect the front passenger airbag assembly connector.

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
a. Remove the 2 bolts.




b. Pry off the 5 clips and remove the front passenger airbag assembly as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION:
- Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing downward.
- Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.
c. Remove the No.1 and No.2 safety pad retainer with the 2 bolts.

INSTALLATION

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

2. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Install the No.1 and No.2 safety pad retainer with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 50 Nm (51 kg.cm, 42 in.lb)




b. Install the front passenger airbag assembly with the 5 clips , then install the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 Nm (205 kg.cm, 15 ft.lb)

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.

2. 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.

3. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL




4. 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.