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Knee 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.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Knee airbag module is cracked or deformed.
    • Claw portion of the metallic case of knee airbag module is not aligned with the plastic cover.
    • Knee airbag module bracket is cracked or deformed.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
    • Depending on the condition of the beam steering COMPL, installation of the knee airbag module is difficult.
  2. Install the knee airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to insert the connector in completely until it is locked.
    • Press in the push lock of the direct type connector securely. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is locked.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  3. Install the data link connector.
  4. Install the cover LWR driver.
  5. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
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