Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation
PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
WARNING:
- Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. Air Bag System Service Warnings Air Bag System Service Cautions
- Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the passenger-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No.2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No.1 and 2.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Decoration panel Decoration Panel Removal/Installation
b. Front console box mat Front Console Box Mat Removal/Installation
c. Indicator panel Indicator Panel Removal/Installation
d. Front console box Front Console Box Removal/Installation
e. Center panel Center Panel Removal/Installation
f. Front scuff plate inner (RH) Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
g. Front side trim (RH) Front Side Trim Removal/Installation
h. Dashboard under cover (Passenger side) Dashboard Under Cover Removal/Installation
i. Glove compartment Service and Repair
j. Side panel Side Panel Removal/Installation
k. Dashboard garnish Dashboard Garnish Removal/Installation
l. Bluetooth unit Service and Repair (vehicles with Bluetooth system)
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the screws.
6. Remove the clips.
7. Remove the connector.
8. Remove the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
11. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. Flowchart