Passenger Air Bag Module

Passenger Air Bag Module

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door face down.

WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.

WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment which can result in personal injury.

WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the ECS module fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Depower the system. For additional information, Service and Repair

2. Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the RH lower instrument panel finish panel.






3. Remove the bolts. Remove the RH lower instrument panel finish panel reinforcement mounting bracket.






4. Looking up, between the interior engine cover and passenger air bag module, locate and disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.






5. Remove the passenger air bag module retaining nuts.
1. Remove the passenger air bag module retaining nuts.
2. Using a 3/8-inch x 4-inch flat head screwdriver, or equivalent, carefully slide the head of the screwdriver under the right bottom edge of the door and lift upward, separating the door from the clip. Separate the rest of the door from the clips by lifting the door with your hands.






6. Remove the passenger air bag module.






7. Remove the six offset fasteners used for retaining the air bag module door from the instrument panel.

Installation

1. Place six new offset fasteners onto the air bag module door.

2. Position the passenger air bag module into the instrument panel. Install the nuts.

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3. Close the passenger air bag module door. Make sure the door is engaged into the retaining clips.

4. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.






5. Position the RH lower instrument panel finish panel reinforcement mounting bracket. Install the bolts.






6. Position the RH lower instrument panel finish panel reinforcement. Install the bolts.






7. Align the retaining clips and install the RH lower instrument panel finish panel.






8. Repower the system. For additional information, Service and Repair