Vehicles Built 02/2000 Onwards
REMOVAL
WARNING:
^ WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE BEFORE DISCONNECTING ANY SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ DO NOT USE RADIO KEY CODE SAVERS WHEN WORKING ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING ON AN AIR BAG EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING THE AIR BAG MODULE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM THE BODY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ LIVE AIR BAG MODULES MUST ONLY BE PLACED ON BENCHES WHICH HAVE BEEN GROUND BONDED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ REPAIR IS MADE BY INSTALLING A NEW PART ONLY. DO NOT INSTALL NEW PARTS UNLESS THE ORIGINAL PART IS DAMAGED OR FOUND TO BE UNSERVICEABLE AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE CORRECT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ NEVER PROBE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OF AIR BAG MODULES OR ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, Service and Repair
2. Remove the instrument panel.
WARNING: IF A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE IS BEING INSTALLED FOLLOWING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A NEW INSTRUMENT PANEL MUST BE INSTALLED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: If a new passenger air bag module is being installed as a result of the existing passenger air bag module being unserviceable, do not install a new instrument panel.
3. Remove the glove box.
4. Remove the right-hand ventilation pipe.
^ Detach the clip.
5. Detach the right-hand demister pipe from the heater housing.
6. Remove the passenger air bag trim cover bolts.
7. Detach the passenger air bag module trim cover.
^ Use a trim tool to carefully release the retaining clips, starting at the front outer edge.
8. Remove the passenger air bag module trim cover.
1 Lift the outer edge.
2 Lift the cover moving it toward the windshield to disengage the retaining clips.
9. Detach the passenger air bag module and reinforcement bracket.
10. Remove the passenger air bag module.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
NOTE: It may be necessary to use a pair of pointed nose pliers to release the electrical connector locking tangs.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Repair is made by installing a new part only. Do not install new parts unless the original part is damaged or found to be unserviceable after the completion of the correct diagnostic procedures. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1. Install a new instrument panel.
WARNING: IF A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE IS BEING INSTALLED FOLLOWING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A NEW INSTRUMENT PANEL MUST BE INSTALLED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
2. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
3. Install the passenger air bag module and reinforcement bracket.
4. Install the passenger air bag trim cover.
CAUTION: Make sure that all the passenger air bag trim cover retaining clips are correctly engaged and the trim cover is flush with instrument panel.
5. Install the right-hand demister pipe.
6. Install the right-hand ventilation pipe.
^ Install the clip.
7. Install the glove box.
8. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, Service and Repair