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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". Refer 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 instrument panel assembly. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  3. Install the cover side sill - front on the RH and LH sides.
  4. Install the cover side sill - front INN on the RH and LH sides.
  5. Install the column assembly - steering. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>INSTALLATION .
  6. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Refer 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.
  7. Install the combination meter assembly.
  8. Install the multi-function display assembly.
  9. Install the audio assembly or navigation assembly.
  10. Install the center grille assembly.
  11. Install the glove box assembly.
  12. Install the trim panel - front pillar UPR on the RH and LH sides. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>UPPER INNER TRIM>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the grille speaker side on the RH and LH sides.
  14. Install the knee airbag module.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  15. Install the panel - switch. (Model with keyless access with push button start)
  16. Install the cover switch - starter. (Models without the keyless access with push button start)
  17. Install the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
  18. Install the panel center LWR on the RH and LH sides.
  19. Install the cover - shift lever and the console box assembly.
  20. Connect the battery ground terminal. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: After connecting the battery sensor terminal, place the select lever in the "P" position.
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