FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Garnish Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    1. Check that the power 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.

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      *1 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.

  3. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage the 2 clamps.

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    3. Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

    4. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A>.

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      *1 Passenger Airbag Bolt <A> *2 Bolt <B>

    5. Pull the upper instrument panel assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips.

    6. Pull the upper instrument panel assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 5 claws and remove the upper instrument panel assembly.

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  4. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

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


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      Remove the 2 screws and 2 clamps.

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      Lean the instrument panel and disengage the 3 hooks as shown in the illustration.

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      Disengage the 3 hooks to remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.

  5. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Separate the No. 3 instrument panel wire from the front passenger airbag assembly clamp.

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

    4. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the No. 3 instrument panel wire from the front passenger airbag assembly.

      Note

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