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 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 3 screws, 2 bolts and lower finish panel.

b. Remove the connector cover from the lower finish panel.

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

c. Disconnect the airbag connector.




2. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

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

NOTE: When removing the front passenger airbag assembly, take care not to damage the wire harness.

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 nuts.
b. Install the bolt.

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

CAUTION:
- 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.
- Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped between the airbag bag and within 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.

c. Install the airbag wire harness clamp.




2. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Connect the airbag connector.
b. Install the connector cover to the lower finish panel.
c. Install the lower finish panel with the 3 screws and 2 bolts.