Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/o Illumination) Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/ Illumination) Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH Removal

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH Removal

7. REMOVE NO.2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

10. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.





11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT
Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY" Removal.

12. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER NO.3 DUCT Disassembly

13. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE NO.2 DUCT Disassembly

14. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





(b) Disengage the 5 hooks (A).





(c) Disengage the 5 hooks (B) and remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel.

(d) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the 2 clamps.





(e) Remove the instrument panel wire assembly from the front passenger airbag assembly.

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