Removal & Installation
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- Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove passenger-side air vent. Using a pry tool, release air bag cover clips from dash. Remove screw and lift off air bag cover. DO NOT allow tension to occur on air bag cover strap(s) when removing passenger-side air bag or cover. Remove screws and lift passenger-side air bag module from dash. Raise passenger air bag module and disconnect air bag electrical connector. Remove air bag from vehicle.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .