Front Passenger Airbag Unit With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Removing
- Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING (PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS) .
- Note the allocation of the airbag unit to the instrument panel. Refer to the Parts Information.
From 11/08/2010, igniter 2 shall be removed from all Rest of World vehicles except the USA.
-- Switch the ignition on.
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY .
-- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITHOUT KNEE AIRBAGS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.
-- Disconnect the ground connector -5-.
-- Disconnect the connectors -2- for the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 2 -N132- and -6- for the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131-.
-- To do this, release the connector lock -3- using a small screwdriver -1- and remove the connector -2-.
-- Remove the nuts -1, 3, 4 and 7-.
-- Remove the front passenger airbag -8- downward.
Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.