Passenger's Airbag Module: Installation
CAUTION:
- Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
- Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.
- When reusing the tether clip on the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR, check that there is no damage to the tether clip. If the tether clip is damaged, always replace it with a new tether clip. If the tether clip is damaged, its holding force is reduced and the trim panel - front pillar UPR may come off.
- Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Passenger's airbag lid (instrument panel surface) is cracked or deformed.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Install the instrument panel assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Instrument Panel Assembly. >
- Install the cover side sill - front on the RH and LH sides.
- Install the cover side sill - front INN on the RH and LH sides.
- Install the column assembly - steering. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Steering Column. >
- Install the combination meter assembly.
- Install the multi-function display assembly.
- Install the audio assembly or navigation assembly.
- Install the center grille assembly.
- Install the glove box assembly.
- Install the trim panel - front pillar UPR on the RH and LH sides. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Upper Inner Trim. >
- Install the grille speaker side on the RH and LH sides.
- Install the knee airbag module.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the panel - switch. (Model with keyless access with push button start)
- Install the cover switch - starter. (Models without the keyless access with push button start)
- Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
- Install the panel center LWR on the RH and LH sides.
- Install the cover - shift lever and the console box assembly.
- Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to
BATTERY
, NOTE, Note. >NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.