Front Passenger's Airbag Removal and Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:
If replacing the front passenger's airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for dual inflators.

Removal Before the Front Passenger's Airbag Deployment


NOTE: Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

3. Front Passenger's Airbag - Remove
1.
Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the connector clip (B).
2.
Remove the intake air duct (C).
3.
Remove the mounting bolts (A).
4.
Release the hooks (A) from the front passenger's airbag housing holes (B) of the dashboard.

NOTE:
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver (C), wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
Take care not to damage the front passenger's airbag housing holes of the dashboard.
Take care not to damage the front passenger's airbag (D).
5.
Lower the front passenger's airbag and release the hooks (E) of the engine room side, then remove the airbag from the dashboard.

Removal After the Front Passenger's Airbag Deployment


NOTE: Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

3. Front Passenger's Airbag - Remove
1.
Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the connector clip (B).
2.
Remove the mounting bolt (C).



SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for dual inflators.

Installation Before the Front Passenger's Airbag Deployment

1. Front Passenger's Airbag - Install
1.
Insert the hooks (A) into the front passenger's airbag housing holes, then insert the other hooks (B) into the housing holes.
NOTE:
Make sure there are no objects between the airbag and the dashboard.
Make sure the airbag is fully seated, and make sure the dashboard is not deformed or damaged after the airbag is in place.
Make sure the hooks are set properly.
2.
Tighten the new mounting bolts (A), (B).
3.
Install the intake air duct (A).
4.
Install the connector clip (B) and connect the connector (C).

2. SRS Operation - Confirm
1.
Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure, turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Installation After the Front Passenger's Airbag Deployment

1. Front Passenger's Airbag - Install
1.
Insert the hooks (A) into the front passenger's airbag housing holes, then insert the other hooks (B) into the housing holes.

2.
Tighten the new mounting bolts (C).
NOTE:
Make sure there are no objects between the airbag and the dashboard.
Make sure the airbag is fully seated, and make sure the dashboard is not deformed or damaged after the airbag is in place.
Make sure the hooks are set properly.
4.
Tighten the new mounting bolt (A).
5.
Install connector clip (B), and connect the connector (C).

2. SRS Operation - Confirm
1.
Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure, turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.