Driver Side Knee Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Installing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

Make sure the wires do not get caught.

-- Replace the airbag securing components after airbag deployment.

-- Slide the tab -7- into the mount on the knee airbag bracket.

Fig 1: Disengaging Driver Side Knee Airbag From Hook -2- & Tab -7- & Remove It Downward

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-- Make sure the bolting eye comes into contact between the knee airbag bracket and the instrument panel -6-.

-- Engage the hook -2- on the knee airbag bracket.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 and 8-.

NOTE:

The knee airbag upper mounting points are bolted to the driver side instrument panel cover later.

-- Press the supports up without play and tighten the bolts -4 and 5-.

WARNING:

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.