Passenger Air Bag Module Removal/Installation

PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION










WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not paint air bag module trim covers or deployment doors. Paint may cause the air bag to deploy incorrectly. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the system. See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering And Repowering.

2. Open and lower the glove compartment door.

3. Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf}.






4. Through the glove compartment opening, release the passenger air bag module deployment door clips while pushing the passenger air bag module out of the I/P.

CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment door. Failure to follow these instructions may result in component damage and/or system failure.

NOTE: During passenger air bag module installation, make sure all the deployment door clips are fully seated into the instrument panel.

NOTE: Use care when removing the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel (I/P). The passenger air bag module can drop down during removal and the passenger air bag module rear bracket can scratch the front of the I/P.






5. Remove the passenger air bag module.
a. Disconnect the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors.

b. Detach the wire harness routing clip and remove the passenger air bag module.

CAUTION: During passenger air bag module installation, make sure the passenger air bag module wire harness routing clip is attached to the passenger air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in wiring harness damage.

CAUTION: The passenger air bag module electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the passenger air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the passenger air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the passenger air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in component and/or connector damage.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

7. Repower the system. See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering And Repowering.