Removal and Installation
WARNING:
Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
NOTE:
The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE:
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Remove the passenger air bag module-to-crossbeam bolts and instrument panel upper section. For additional information, refer to the Instrument Panel Upper Section Removal and Installation procedure in
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE
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- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Remove the passenger air bag module.
- Remove the 6 screws and air duct.
- Remove the 6 nuts and passenger air bag module.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.