Removal and Installation

Front Passenger Airbag Assembly:

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

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




1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Remove the glove compartment door finish plate inside the glove compartment box.

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

b. Pull up the connector.
c. Disconnect the front passenger airbag connector.

2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM
4. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT BOX

5. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY




Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts and front passenger airbag assembly.

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

INSTALLATION

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




1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Install the front passenger airbag assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

b. Install the 4 nuts.

CAUTION:
- Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped between the airbag bag and the module.
- Do not damage the strap when installing the module.

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 GLOVE COMPARTMENT BOX
3. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE




5. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR

a. Connect the airbag connector.
b. Put the connector on the glove compartment door finish plate.
c. Install the glove compartment door finish plate to the glove compartment box.