Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

NOTE: If replacing the front passenger's airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/ Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Open the glove box. Disconnect the glove box damper from the pivot on the glove box, then lower the glove box.

3. Detach the connector clip (A), then disconnect the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector (B) on the dashboard wire harness. Remove the mounting nuts (C).





4. Remove the passenger's dashboard side panel.

5. Place the cardboard (A) between the center display visor and the front passenger's airbag. Using only your hands, first lift the right side, then lift the left side, and remove the front passenger's airbag and lid assembly (B) from the dashboard.

NOTE: The airbag lid has clips (C) on each side where it attaches to the dashboard.










6. Cut the four parts of the front passenger's lid as shown (A), and detach the front passenger's airbag.

NOTE:

- Always replace the upper dashboard lid whenever you remove the airbag from the lid.
- Replace the airbag if the clips or its housing is damaged.





7. Insert the hooks (A) of the front passenger's airbag housing into the new front passenger's lid, then insert the other hooks (B) into the lid.

NOTE:

- Make sure there are no objects between the airbag and the lid.
- Make sure the airbag is fully seated, and make sure the lid is not deformed or damaged after the airbag is in place.
- Do not use tools when detaching the front passenger's airbag in order to protect it.
- Make sure the hooks are set properly.






Installation

1. Place the front passenger's airbag and lid assembly (A) into the dashboard. Torque the front passenger's airbag new mounting nuts (B).






2. Connect the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector (A) on the dashboard wire harness, then install the connector clip (B).





3. Install the passenger's dashboard side panel.

4. Install the glove box Service and Repair.

5. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.

6. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

7. After installing the front passenger's airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.