Removal and Installation

PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation


WARNING:
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect 12V battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or more.
- Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.
- Never use the air tools or the electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.Remove the instrument panel assembly. Removal and Installation.





2.Remove the passenger air bag module fixing nuts (A).
3.Remove the passenger air bag module from instrument panel assembly.

CAUTION:





- To prevent accidental explosion, always place the passenger air bag module with pad side facing upward.










- Never impact the passenger air bag module.


- Replace the passenger air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- To prevent accidental explosion, never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the passenger air bag module.
- To prevent accidental explosion, never disassemble the passenger air bag module.
- To prevent accidental explosion, never expose the passenger air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 �
C (194 �F).
- To prevent damage to the parts, never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the passenger air bag module.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Never use the old fixing bolt after removal, replace with the new bolt.
- Never damage the harness while installing.
- If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT. Refer toOn Board Diagnosis Function or Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.