For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disable the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Remove the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
- Disconnect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector.
- Remove the air bag module mounting bolts (1) from the tie bar.
- Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
- Remove the passenger air bag module mounting nuts (1) from the upper instrument panel.
- Remove the passenger air bag module (2).
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
Installation Procedure
- Install the passenger air bag module (2).
- Install the passenger air bag module mounting nuts (1) to the upper instrument panel and tighten bolts to 10 N·m (84 lb in).
- Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
- Install the passenger air bag module mounting bolts (1) to the tie bar and tighten to 10 N·m (84 lb in).
- Connect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector.
- Install the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
- Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
