Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

2. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT
Refer to the procedure up to Remove No. 1 Instrument Panel Box Door Sub-assembly Removal.

3. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Disconnect the connector.





NOTICE:
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

4. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY Disassembly

6. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





(b) Lean the instrument panel as shown the illustration and disengage the 5 hooks.





(c) Disengage the 5 hooks and remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the upper instrument panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.





7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the clamp.





NOTICE:
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) Remove the clamp and instrument panel wire assembly from the front passenger airbag assembly.