Passenger Airbag: Installation

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WARNING: Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an accidental Supplemental Restraint System deployment. Make sure the restraint system is depowered before reconnecting the component. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering . Failure to precisely follow depowering instructions could result in serious personal injury from an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Before installing the passenger air bag module assembly:
- Inspect the passenger air bag module and instrument panel/deployment chute cavity for any damage or foreign material.
- Remove any foreign material from the passenger air bag module and instrument panel/deployment chute cavity.
- Install new parts if damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the passenger air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
1. Position the passenger airbag to the deployment chute.
2. Engage the passenger airbag retainers to the deployment chute.
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1. Pull the passenger airbag deployment chute out, making room for the passenger airbag to pass.
2. Rotate the passenger airbag down and into the deployment chute.
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Engage the passenger airbag retainers to the deployment chute.

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Install the brackets and screws.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Position the air conditioning duct and install the screws.

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Position the center defrost duct and install the screws.

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Position the LH and RH demister ducts and install the screws.

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Install the instrument panel upper section. Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section .
Repower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .