Removal and Installation
Front Passenger Airbag Assembly:
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
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
a. Using a clip remover, disengage the connector clamp.
b. Disconnect the connector.
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATES
3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIMS
4. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR
5. REMOVE LOWER NO.2 FINISH PANEL
6. REMOVE LOWER CENTER COVER
7. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER
9. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts holding the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.
b. Remove the 2 bolts holding the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel reinforcement.
c. Remove the 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 2 bolts to hold the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel reinforcement.
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Install the 2 bolts to hold the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
CAUTION: Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped between the airbag bag and 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 LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER
3. INSTALL LOWER FINISH PANEL
4. INSTALL LOWER CENTER COVER
5. INSTALL LOWER NO.2 FINISH PANEL
6. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR
7. INSTALL COWL TRIMS
8. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATES
9. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Connect the airbag connector as shown in the illustration.
b. Attach the connector clamp to the reinforcement.