Service Procedure

1. With the ignition key in the OFF position, disconnect the battery.

Note:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to reset the clock when you have completed the service procedure.

2. Remove the four (4) screws that attach the glove box door to the instrument panel (I/P) and remove the glove box door.





3. Remove the right I/P end cap (Figure 1).

4. For vehicles equipped with a center console only:

A. Remove the gear shift handle set screw and then remove the gear shift handle.

B. Remove the console shifter bezel.

C. Remove the right console side trim panel.

5. Remove the right lower I/P trim panel/glove box compartment.

6. Remove the right and left A-Pillar trim panels.

7. Remove the upper I/P cover (Figure 1).

8. Remove the left I/P end cap (Figure 1).

9. Remove the left lower I/P cover (Figure 1). Disconnect the hood release cable and trunk release electrical connector and set the cover aside.

10. Remove the left knee blocker.

11. Remove the lip center bezel. Disconnect the heater control and traction control (if equipped) electrical connectors and set the bezel aside.

12. For vehicles equipped with a center console only: Remove the left console side trim panel.

13. For vehicles equipped with a center console only: Remove the console to I/P center support bracket.

14. For vehicles equipped without a center console only: Remove the center lower I/P storage bin.

15. Remove the two (2) center I/P lower attaching nuts (Figure 1).

16. Remove the left (driver's) side air distribution ducts.

17. Disconnect the brake switch electrical connector.

18. Remove the bulkhead connector mounting screw.

NOTE:
It is not necessary to disconnect the bulkhead connector.

19. Disconnect the airbag electronic control module (AECM) electrical connector.

20. Disconnect the two (2) center I/P ground eyelets.

21. Disconnect the HVAC electrical connector.

22. Remove the four (4) steering column nuts and lower the steering column.

23. Remove the three (3) lower left I/P mounting bolts (Figure 1).

24. Remove the three (3) upper left I/P mounting bolts (Figure 1).

25. Remove the lower right (passenger side) kick panel.

26. Disconnect the I/P to body harness electrical connector.

27. Disconnect the radio antenna connector.

28. Remove the three (3) lower right I/P mounting bolts (Figure 1).

29. Remove the three (3) upper right I/P mounting bolts (Figure 1).

30. Cover the passenger seat, then pull the right side of the I/P back and rest the right side of the I/P on the passenger seat to access the passenger air bag module.

31. Remove the four (4) right demister duct screws and remove the demister duct.

32. Remove the two (2) right air distribution duct screws and remove the air distribution duct.





33. Remove the right and left I/P the passenger air bag module pencil struts (Figure 2).

34. Disconnect the passenger air bag electrical connector.

35. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness from the air bag reinforcement bracket.

36. Remove the four (4) upper air bag module screws (2 per side) (Figure 2).

37. Remove the five (5) lower air bag module screws (Figure 2).

38. Remove the passenger air bag module from the vehicle.





39. Remove the four (4) air bag reinforcement bracket screws and remove the reinforcement bracket (Figure 3).

NOTE:
Do NOT attempt to deploy the air bag module. All air bag modules must be returned to the supplier per the parts package shipping instructions.

40. Install the reinforcement bracket on to the new air bag module (Figure 3). Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs (2.3 N.m).

41. Install the new passenger air bag module into the I/P.

42. Install the five (5) lower air bag module screws (Figure 2). Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs (2.3 N.m).

43. Install the four (4) upper air bag module screws (2 per side) (Figure 2). Tighten the screws to 75 in-lbs (8.5 N.m).

44. Connect the I/P wiring harness to the air bag reinforcement bracket.

45. Connect the passenger air bag electrical connector.

46. Install the right and left I/P the passenger air bag module pencil struts (Figure 2). Tighten the nuts to 45 in-lbs (5.1 N.m).

47. Install the right air distribution duct and install the two (2) air distribution duct screws. Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs (2.3 N.m).

48. Install the right demister duct and install the four (4) demister duct screws. Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs (2.3 N.m).

49. Move the I/P back into it's original position.

50. Install the three (3) upper right I/P mounting bolts (Figure 1). Tighten the bolts to 75 in-lbs (8.5 N.m).

51. Install the three (3) lower right I/P mounting bolts (Figure 1). Tighten the bolts to 75 in-lbs (8.5 N.m).

52. Connect the radio antenna connector.

53. Connect the I/P to body harness electrical connector.

54. Install the lower right (passenger side) kick panel.

55. Install the three (3) upper left I/P mounting bolts (Figure 1). Tighten the bolts to 75 in-lbs (8.5 N.m).

56. Install the three (3) lower left I/P mounting bolts (Figure 1). Tighten the bolts to 75 in-lbs (8.5 N.m).

57. Raise the steering column and install the four (4) steering column nuts. Tighten the nuts to 105 in-lbs (12 N.m).

58. Connect the HVAC electrical connector.

59. Connect the two (2) center I/P ground eyelets.

60. Connect the AECM electrical connector.

61. Install the bulkhead connector mounting screw.

62. Connect the brake switch electrical connector.

63. Install the left (driver's) side air distribution ducts.

64. Install the two (2) center I/P lower attaching nuts (Figure 1). Tighten the nuts to 75 in-lbs (8.5 N.m).

65. For vehicles equipped without a center console only: Install the center lower I/P storage bin.

66. For vehicles equipped with a center console only: Install the console to I/P center support bracket.

67. For vehicles equipped with a center console only: Install the left console side trim panel.

68. Connect the heater control and traction control electrical connectors and install the I/P center bezel.

69. Install the left knee blocker.

70. Connect the hood release cable and trunk release electrical connector and install the left lower I/P cover (Figure 1).

71. Install the left I/P end cap (Figure 1).

72. Install the upper I/P cover (Figure 1).

73. Install the right and left A-Pillar trim panels.

74. Install the right lower I/P trim panel/glove box compartment. Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs (2.3 N.m).

75. For vehicles equipped with a center console only:

A. Install the right console side trim panel.

B. Install the console shifter bezel.

C. Install the gear shift handle and then tighten the gear shift handle set screw securely.

76. Install the right I/P end cap (Figure 1).

77. Install the four (4) screws that attach the glove box door to the I/P. Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs (2.3 N.m).

78. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and exit the vehicle.

79. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.

80. From outside the vehicle, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for about 10 seconds and then back to the ON position.

81. Observe the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. It should illuminate for 6-8 seconds and then go out.

NOTE:
If the airbag warning light fails to light or lights and stays on, there is a system malfunction. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual to diagnose and repair the problem.