Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation (Two-Step Deployment Control System - Us/CANADA Spec.)

WARNING:

Handling the passenger-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the passenger-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.) .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.) .)
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.

NOTE:

When replacing the passenger-side air bag module after the deployment, replace it together with the mid-wiring harness.

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

Fig 1: Cap
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Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

Fig 2: Lifting Locking Device Carefully
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Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
Remove the nuts.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Connector
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Remove the screws.
Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure below and detach guides A from the air bag case while spreading the air bag case in the direction of arrow (1).

Fig 4: Moving Passenger-Side Air Bag Module In Direction
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Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (3), (4) below and detach guides B from the air bag case.

Fig 5: Moving Passenger-Side Air Bag Module In Direction
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Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (5) above, 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/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.)] .)