Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]

WARNING:

Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)

Install guide A to the dashboard (1).

Fig 1: Installing Guide A To Dashboard
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Press the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and attach guides B (2).
Install the screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Passenger-Side Air Bag Module And Screw
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Install the brackets.
Install the nuts.

Fig 3: Passenger-Side Air Bag Module, Bracket And Screw With Torque Specifications
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Install the fastener.

Fig 4: Identifying Passenger-Side Air Bag Module And Fastener
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Connect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
Install the cap with the arrow pointing toward the front.

Fig 5: Identifying Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Connector
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Fig 6: Installing Cap With Front Air Bag Module
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Install the following parts:
1. Lower panel (passenger-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front side trim (passenger-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)