Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the passenger-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No. 2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No. 1 and 2.

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cap.

Fig 1: Lifting Passenger Side Air Bag Module Connector Locking Device Using Flathead Screwdriver
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Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
Remove the fastener.

Fig 2: Identifying Passenger Side Air Bag Module Connector Fastener
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Remove the nuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Passenger Side Air Bag Module Brackets And Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the brackets.
Remove the screws.

Fig 4: Identifying Passenger Side Air Bag Module Screws
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Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and detach guide B from the dashboard while spreading the dashboard in the direction of arrow (1).

Fig 5: Moving Passenger Side Air Bag Module
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Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (3) and detach guides A from the dashboard.

Fig 6: Detaching Guides A From Dashboard
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Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (4), and remove the passenger-side air bag module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)