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Air Bag Module (Passenger Side)

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the airbag module.
- Do not drop the airbag module or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
- The airbag module should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
- Do not expose the airbag module to temperature over 93 °C (200 °F).
- An undeployed airbag module should only be disposed in accordance with the procedures.
- Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury.
- Whenever the PAB is deployed it should be replaced with a new one assembled with an extension wire. The squib is melt down if the PAB is deployed making the extension wire useless.




1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
2. Remove ignition key from the vehicle.
3. Remove the glove box.
4. Disconnect the PAB module connector.
5. Remove the crash pad assembly and then undo the PAB module.




6. Remove PAB module.
7. The skin of the passenger airbag module is integrated with the crash pad, therefore, the crash pad must be replaced if the PAB deploys.

INSTALLATION




1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
2. Remove ignition key from the vehicle.
3. Place a Passenger Airbag (PAB) on the instrument panel and tighten the Passenger Airbag (PAB) mounting nuts.

Tightening Torque (PAB Mounting Nut) : 19 - 27 N.m (1.9 - 2.7 kg.m, 13.7 - 19.5 lb.ft)

4. Install the instrument panel.
5. Connect the Passenger Airbag (PAB) harness connector to the SRS main harness connector. Attach the Passenger Airbag (PAB) connector to the connector holder, then reinstall the glove box.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. After installing the Passenger Airbag (PAB), confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should blink for six times and then go off.
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