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Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal [Two-Step 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 [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  • Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the passenger-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No.2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No.1 and 2.
NOTE:
  • When removing the passenger-side air bag module, perform the procedure in the posture shown in the figure.
  1. Switch the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more  . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    Fig 1: Removing Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
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    1. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
    3. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front side trim (passenger-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Lower panel (passenger-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the cap.
  5. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
  6. Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Connector
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  7. Remove the fastener.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fastener Of Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
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  8. Remove the nuts.
  9. Remove the brackets.
    Fig 4: Brackets And Nuts With Torque Specifications
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  10. Remove the screws.
    Fig 5: Passenger Side Air Bag Screws
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  11. Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and detach guide A from the dashboard while spreading the dashboard in the direction of arrow (1).
    Fig 6: Detaching Guide A From Dashboard
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  12. While avoiding area A shown in the figure, pull the front side of the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure (3).
    Fig 7: Pulling Front Side Of Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
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  13. Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (4) and detach guides B from the dashboard (5).
    Fig 8: Detaching Guides B From Dashboard
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  14. Remove the passenger-side air bag module (6)
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