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Passenger Air Bag Module

PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE












Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- 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.
- Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- 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.
- Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
- Air bag modules with discolored or damaged deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted.
- The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the system.
2. Remove the instrument panel.
3. Position the instrument panel face down on the bench. Cover the work area with something clean and nonabrasive to protect the instrument panel.
4. Remove the RH floor duct screw.
5. Remove the RH courtesy lamp socket.
6. Remove the RH floor duct.
7. Remove the RH A/C duct screw near the center of the instrument panel.
8. Remove the 2 screws from the passenger side A/C and demister duct.
9. Remove the passenger side A/C register.
10. Remove the insulator tape (if equipped) and the 8 defroster duct screws.
11. Remove the defroster duct.
12. Remove the demister duct.
13. Remove the plenum chamber.
14. Remove the 2 A/C center junction duct screws.
15. Remove the center A/C junction duct assembly.
16. Remove the A/C register duct.
17. Remove the 8 passenger air bag module nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

18. Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

19. Disconnect the passenger air bag electrical connector.
20. Remove the passenger air bag module through the back of the instrument panel.

21. NOTE: If installing a new passenger air bag module, install new retaining nuts and bolts.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

22. Install the instrument panel.
23. Repower the system.
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