Airbag Assembly Replacement

WARNING:
Store a removed airbag assembly with the pad surface up, if the airbag is improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to cause serious injury.


CAUTION:
Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before you install it. Do not install an airbag assembly that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
Always keep the short connector(s) on the airbag(s) when the harness is disconnected.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag assembly.

NOTE:
The radio may have a five-digit coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before disconnecting the battery cables.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.
2. Install the short connector(s) (RED) on the airbag side of the connector(s), refer to Short Connector.
3. Remove the airbag(s):

Driver Side Airbag Removal:

Driver's Side: Remove the two TORX bolts using a TORX T3O bit, then remove the driver's airbag assembly.

Passenger Side Air Bag Removal:

Front Passenger's Side:
Remove the two mounting nuts from the front passenger's airbag assembly.
Loosen the two mounting nuts from the brackets.
Carefully lift the front passenger's airbag assembly out of the dashboard.


CAUTION:
Be sure to install the SRS wiring so that it is not pinched or interfering with other car parts.

4. Install the new airbag(s).

Driver Side Airbag Installation:

Driver's Side: Place the driver's airbag assembly in the steering wheel, and secure it with new TORX� bolts.

Passenger Side Airbag Installation:

Front passenger's Side:
Place the front passenger's airbag assembly in the dashboard.
Tighten the two airbag mounting nuts, then tighten the two mounting nuts on the bracket.

5. Remove and properly store the short connector(s), then reconnect the airbag connector(s).

Removal And Storage Of The Short Connector:

Front Passenger's Side: Attach the short connector (RED) to the connector holder, then reinstall the glove box in the dashboard.

Removal And Storage Of The Short Connector:

Driver's Side:
Remove the short connector (RED) from the driver's airbag connector, then connect the airbag 3-P connector to the cable reel 3-P connector.
Attach the short connector (RED) to the access panel, then reinstall the panel on the steering wheel.

6. Connect the battery positive cable, then the negative cable.
7. After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper system operation:
Turn the ignition ON (II): The instrument panel SRS indicator light should go on for about six seconds and then go off.
Make sure both horn buttons work.
Take a test drive and make sure the cruise control set/resume switch work.

8. Enter the code number to restore radio operation. After service, turn the radio ON. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.