Front Passenger Airbag Unit With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Removing
- Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
- 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.
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Unclip the wires from the instrument panel support.
-- Remove the bolt -2-.
-- Disengage the support -1- at the instrument panel -arrow- and remove it.
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.
-- Release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow-.
-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131-.
Market-Specific:
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.
-- Release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow-.
-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131- and Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 2 -N132-.
Continuation for All Vehicles:
Secure the airbag unit from falling.
-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2-.
-- Remove the passenger airbag -3- downward.
Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.