FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  2. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (for Hatchback, Wagon)

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  3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Sedan)

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  4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A01M35GC02
      *a Slider

      Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.

      Note

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

  5. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

    for Hatchback, Wagon: Click here

    for Sedan: Click here

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

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


    1. A01M1TO

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01M2MC

      Lean the upper instrument panel assembly and disengage the 3 hooks.

    3. A01M0E8

      Disengage the 3 hooks to remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly from the upper instrument panel assembly.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    1. A01M2PPC04
      *a Airbag Connector
      *b Airbag Connector Lock
      *c Protective Tape

      Disengage the clamp.

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

    3. Disconnect the airbag connector 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.