Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

NOTE: If replacing the front passenger's airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/ Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Open the glove box. Remove the glove box stop on the right side, then let the glove box hang down Service and Repair.

3. Detach the connector clip, then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from front passenger's airbag 4P connector. Remove the nuts (B).





4. Remove the dashboard side lid Service and Repair.

5. Place the cardboard (A) between the center display visor and the passenger's airbag. Using only your hands, first lift the right side, then lift the left side, and remove the front passenger's airbag and lid assembly (B) from the dashboard.

NOTE: The airbag lid has pawls (C) on each side where it attaches to the dashboard.










6. Cut the four parts of the lid as shown (A), and detach the front passenger's airbag.

NOTE:

- Always replace the upper dashboard panel whenever you remove the airbag from the panel.
- Replace the airbag if the airbag mounting hooks or its housing is damaged.





7. Insert the hooks (A) of the front passenger's airbag housing into the new upper dashboard panel, then insert the other hooks (B) into the panel.

NOTE:

- Make sure there are no objects between the airbag and the upper panel.
- Make sure the airbag is fully seated, and make sure the upper panel is not deformed or damaged after the airbag is in place.
- Do not use tools when detaching the front passenger's airbag in order to protect it.
- Make sure the hooks are set properly.






Installation

1. Place the front passenger's airbag and lid assembly (A) into the dashboard. Torque the front passenger's airbag new mounting nuts (B).






2. Connect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) to the front passenger's airbag 4P connector, then install the connector clip. Reinstall the glove box Service and Repair.





3. Reinstall the dashboard side lid Service and Repair.

4. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.

5. Clear any DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

6. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.