Passenger Airbag Replacement

After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the airbag assemblies and the SRS unit must be replaced.

WARNING: Store a removed airbag assembly with the pad surface up. If the airbag is improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to cause serious injury.

CAUTION:
- Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
- Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before you install it. Do not install an airbag assembly that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
- Always disconnect the airbag connectors when the harness is disconnected.
- Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag assembly.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes.
3. Disconnecting the airbag connectors:

Front Passenger's Side Airbag:

- Remove the glove box.
- Disconnect the 2P connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness.

NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector is automatically shorted.

4. Remove the airbags:

Front Passenger's Side Air Bag Assembly:

Remove the six mounting nuts, then lift the front passenger's airbag out of the dashboard.

NOTE: Do not confuse the lower mounting nuts with the upper mounting nuts. The upper mounting nuts are not self-locking.

CAUTION: Be sure to install the SRS wiring so that it is not pinched or interfering with other car parts.

5. Install the new airbags:

Front Passenger's Side Air Bag Bracket:

- Place the front passenger's airbag assembly into the dashboard.
- Loosely install all six mounting nuts.
- Tighten the upper four nuts first, then tighten the lower two nuts. The lower mounting brackets can be adjusted, if necessary.

NOTE: If there is some space between the airbag assembly lid and the dashboard after tightening the nuts, loosen the lower mounting nuts, and lightly press down on the airbag assembly. Then retighten the lower mounting nuts.

6. Reconnect the airbag connectors:

Front Passenger's Side Air Bag Connector:

Attach the airbag connector to the connector holder, then reinstall the glove box.

7. Connect the battery positive cable, then connect the negative cable.
8. After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition switch ON : the SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.
- Make sure both horn buttons work.
- Take a test drive, and make sure the cruise control switches work.

9. Enter the code number to restore radio operation.