Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
- Disconnect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector (1).
- Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Notchback) or Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Hatchback) .
- Remove the air bag module mounting bolts (1) from the tie bar.
- Remove the passenger air bag module by removing the mounting bolts from the upper instrument panel.
CAUTION:
The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
.