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.
- 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 EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
- Install the cover side sill - front and the front cover - side sill on the left and right sides.
- Install the column assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>INSTALLATION .
- 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.
- Install the keyless access control module.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the combination meter assembly.
- Install the pocket assembly - CTR.
- Install the audio assembly or navigation assembly.
- Install the heater control assembly.
- Install the center grille assembly.
- Install the panel center assembly.
- Install the glove box assembly.
- Install the trim panel - front pillar UPR on the RH and LH sides. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>UPPER INNER TRIM>INSTALLATION .
- Install the grille speaker side on the RH and LH sides.
- Install the panel - knee guard.
Tightening torque:
7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)
- Install the panel - switch.
- 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.
Tightening torque:
Console box assembly: 6.5 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)
- 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.