Passenger Airbag Module

Passenger airbag module

Note! The dashboard must be removed completely in order to remove the passenger airbag module. If the passenger airbag module has been deployed the whole dashboard must be replaced.

Removing the dashboard
Remove the dashboard according to Removing the dashboard Removing The Dashboard.

Removing the passenger airbag module





Note! If replacing the dashboard, transfer components according to Transferring dashboard components Transferring Dashboard Components.

Place the dashboard with the front side upwards on a blanket or piece of cloth.

Remove:
- the four screws for the ventilation pipe
- the ventilation pipe
- the green connector for the passenger airbag module
- the screws on the right and left sides. Lift out the passenger airbag module using a twisting action
- the SRS connector from the passenger airbag module (press in the catches on the sides).

Installing the passenger airbag module





Warning! The passenger airbag module must be handled according to the instructions. See Handling non-deployed airbag modules / pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners Handling Non-Deployed Airbag Modules And Pyrotechnic Seat Belt Tensioners.

Carefully position the passenger airbag module in the dashboard.

Install:
- the two screws. Tighten to 9 Nm
- the ventilation pipe with four screws
- the green connector for the passenger airbag module.

Warning! Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed passenger airbag module. The passenger airbag module may be deployed.

Installing the dashboard
Install the dashboard according to Installing the dashboard Installing The Dashboard.

Finishing work
Prepare the car according to Note when disconnecting and connecting the battery lead Battery Disconnecting.
Check that the SRS indicator lamp goes out after approximately 10 seconds.

Installing SRS airbag date decal




Do not forget to replace the airbag date decal on the driver's side C-post with the new label supplied with the passenger airbag module.