FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the driver side of RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedures listed below are for the driver side of an LHD vehicle.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT

    Click here

  4. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

    Click here

  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


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      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. While bending the front of the airbag door, detach the 3 hooks.

    3. Detach the 3 hooks from the rear of the airbag door and remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

  6. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


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      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Connector Lock

      Detach the connector clamp.

    2. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

    3. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the No. 2 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.