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Passenger's Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • 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.
  1. 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.
  2. Install the passenger's airbag module, and connect the connector.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  3. Install the instrument panel assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  4. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: After connecting the battery sensor terminal, place the select lever in the "P" position.