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Passenger-Side Air Bag Module: Removal

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Passenger-side air bag module is located in instrument panel above glove box. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove 4 push pins or screws from CD changer cover, if equipped, or console compartment door. See Figure. Pull out ashtray/cup holder. Depress locking tabs and remove ashtray/cup holder assembly.
  3. Remove 2 center instrument panel finish panel retaining screws located in ashtray/cup holder opening. Pull out to release retaining clips and remove center instrument panel finish panel. Remove passenger's side inner instrument panel lower cover and disconnect footwell light connector.
  4. Open glove box. Remove 4 screws and 4 bolts retaining passenger-side instrument panel lower finish panel. Pull instrument panel lower finish panel with glove box out enough to access wire connectors. Disconnect glove box light. Separate passenger-side air bag module electrical connector from holder.
  5. Remove instrument panel lower finish panel with glove box. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. Remove 4 passenger-side air bag module retaining nuts and remove air bag module. See Figure.
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