Removal and Installation
Front Passenger Airbag Assembly:
REMOVAL
NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected and the ignition switch is in ON position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Remove the glove compartment door.
b. Remove the connector cover from the lower instrument panel.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
c. Disconnect the front passenger airbag connector.
2. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
3. REMOVE COMBINATION METER
4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES
5. REMOVE NO.1 AND NO.2 SPEAKER PANEL
6. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
8. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 nuts and pry up the 6 clips.
b. Remove the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing downward.
- Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Install the front passenger airbag assembly to the instrument panel.
b. Install the 2 nuts.
NOTE: If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one.
2. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL
3. INSTALL CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
4. INSTALL NO.1 AND NO.2 SPEAKER PANEL
5. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES
6. INSTALL COMBINATION METER
7. INSTALL CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
8. FIX FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Install the bolt to the instrument panel reinforcement.
Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
9. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Connect the connector of the front passenger airbag assembly.
b. Install the connector cover to the lower instrument panel.
c. Install the glove compartment door.