Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation (Two-Step Deployment Control System)

WARNING:

Handling the passenger-side 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) .)

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cap.

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Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

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Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
Remove the screws.

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Remove the nuts.

Fig 1: Brackets And Nuts With Torque Specification
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Remove the brackets.
Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and detach guide B from the dashboard while spreading the dashboard in the direction of arrow (1).

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Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (3) and detach guides A from the dashboard.

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Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (4), and remove the passenger-side air bag module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART (SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)) .)