Front Passenger Airbag Unit With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Observe the disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING (PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS) .

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable when the ignition is turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- North America market-specific versions: remove the support 1 from the instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT 1, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

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 -A- with a small screwdriver.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1- through -3- on theFront Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131-, Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 2 -N132- and Front Passenger Airbag Release Valve Igniter -N491- if equipped.

NOTE:

Secure the airbag from falling.

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -3-.

-- Remove the airbag -2- downward.

WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

Lay the airbag so that the collision cushion faces upward.