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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning to work.
  2. Remove the glove box housing.

    (Refer to "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

  3. Remove the passenger airbag mounting bolts (A).
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  4. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (B).
  5. Remove the crash pad.

    (Refer to "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

    NOTE: Replace any crash pads damaged while deploying the PAB.
  6. Remove the mounting bolts from the crash pad and then remove the passenger airbag (A).
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    CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the airbag cushion up.
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