Passenger Airbag: Removal

Before attempting any service to the airbag system, refer to the warnings in this service information. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - WARNING) .

Fig 1: Locating Negative Battery Cable
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Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.

Fig 2: Locating Upper Section Of Instrument Panel
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Remove the upper section (1) of instrument panel (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL) .

Fig 3: Identifying Passenger Airbag Squib Harness Connector
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Disconnect the passenger airbag squib harness connector (1) from the passenger side airbag.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the squib connector wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the passenger airbag inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of the squib wires and their connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.

Fig 4: Locating Passenger Airbag Bolts
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Remove the four bolts (1) that secure the airbag to the instrument panel.
Remove the passenger airbag as a unit.

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED.

NOTE: If the passenger airbag has been deployed, carefully inspect the airbag mounting points on the instrument panel. If the airbag mounting points have been damaged or deformed, the instrument panel structural duct must be replaced.