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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 clip is damaged, its holding force is reduced and the trim panel - front pillar UPR may come off. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
  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 instrument panel assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  3. Install the cover side sill - front and the front cover - side sill on the left and right sides.
  4. Install the column assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>INSTALLATION .
  5. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>INSTALLATION .
    CAUTION:
    • Always install the universal joint assembly - steering after installing the steering column to avoid damage to the universal joint assembly - steering.
    • Be sure to follow the tightening order and tightening torque of the universal joint assembly - steering to avoid the steering effort from becoming heavy. After confirming that the steering column position is in the neutral position, tighten the universal joint assembly - steering.
    • Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
  6. Install the keyless access control module.

    Tightening torque:

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

  7. Install the combination meter assembly.
  8. Install the pocket assembly - CTR.
  9. Install the audio assembly or navigation assembly.
  10. Install the heater control assembly.
  11. Install the center grille assembly.
  12. Install the panel center assembly.
  13. Install the glove box assembly.
  14. Install the trim panel - front pillar UPR on the RH and LH sides. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>UPPER INNER TRIM>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the grille speaker side on the RH and LH sides.
  16. Install the panel - knee guard.

    Tightening torque:

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

  17. Install the panel - switch.
  18. Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
  19. Install the panel center LWR on the RH and LH sides.
  20. Install the cover - shift lever and the console box assembly.

    Tightening torque:

    Console box assembly: 6.5 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)

  21. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: After connecting the battery sensor terminal, place the select lever in the "P" position.