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, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove these items:

- The glove box is lowered
- Passenger's tray lid Service and Repair
- Dashboard vent Dashboard Vent Removal/Installation
- Audio-Navigation unit or audio unit

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






4. Remove the screw (A) from the passenger's lid.





5. Remove the three mounting bolts (B) from the bracket.

6. Release the hooks (A) of the front passenger's lid (B) from the audio panel.





7. Pull up the front edges of the front passenger's lid to release the hooks (C).

8. Remove the front passenger's airbag assembly (A) out of the dashboard. If you are replacing only the front passenger's lid, go to step 9.

NOTE:

- The front passenger's lid has pawls (B, C) on each side which attach it to the dashboard.
- Take care not to damage the front passenger's airbag.










9. Cut the four corners (A) of the front passenger's lid (B) as shown, and remove the front passenger's airbag.

NOTE:

- Always replace the front passenger's lid whenever you remove the airbag from the panel.
- Replace the airbag if the airbag mounting hooks or its housing is damaged.






Installation

1. 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 panel.

NOTE:

- Make sure there are no objects between the airbag and the front passenger's lid.
- Make sure the airbag is fully seated, and make sure the front passenger's lid is not deformed or damaged after the airbag is in place.
- Make sure the hooks are set properly.





2. Place the front passenger's airbag assembly (A) into the dashboard. Torque the new front passenger's airbag mounting bolts (B).





3. Install the screw (C) in the front passenger's lid.

4. Connect the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector (A) on the dashboard wire harness, then connect the connector clip. Reinstall the glove box Glove Box Removal/Installation.





5. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

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 should comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

8. Reinstall all removed parts.