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.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

b. Disconnect the airbag connector.

2. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY




a. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the hood release lever.




b. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the passenger airbag manual on-off switch.




c. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and 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.

NOTE: When removing the front passenger airbag assembly, take care not to damage the wire harness.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new ones.

1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY




a. Install the front passenger airbag assembly with the 2 nuts.
b. Install the bolt.

Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

CAUTION:
- When Installing the front passenger airbag assembly, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped between the airbag and within the module.

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.

c. Install the airbag wire harness clamp.




d. Install the passenger airbag manual on-off switch with the 2 bolts.




e. Install the hood release lever with the 2 bolts.




2. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Connect the airbag connector.
b. Install the glove compartment door.