Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
Lower the glove box (see step 1 GLOVE BOX STRIKER REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the dashboard wire harness (A) from the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness And Front Passenger's Airbag 4P Connector
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Remove the two mounting nuts (A) from the bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Bracket And Mounting Nuts
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Remove the front passenger's airbag assembly (A) from the dashboard. If you are replacing only the front passenger's lid, go to step 6.
NOTE:
- The front passenger's lid has pawls (B) on each side which attach it to the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard and the front passenger's lid.
Fig 3: Identifying Front Passenger's Airbag Assembly And Pawls
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Cut the four parts (A) of the front passenger's lid (B) as shown, and remove the front passenger's airbag.
NOTE:
- Always replace the front passenger's lid whenever you remove the airbag from the panel.
- Replace the airbag if the airbag mounting hooks or its housing is damaged.
Fig 4: Identifying Cut Four Parts Of Front Passenger's Lid
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