Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]: Notes

WARNING:

Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS and SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic function. (See FOREWORD [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)