Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect front passenger air bag module connectors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the front passenger air bag must be replaced and the wiring harness modified.
- Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
- Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
- Remove the glove box. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY ".
- Remove 2 nuts (through glove box opening) retaining front passenger air bag module to instrument panel crossmember.
- Disconnect the air bag module electrical connectors.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT CONNECTORS ".
- Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY ".
- Remove front passenger air bag module nuts and remove air bag module from the instrument panel assembly.
CAUTION:
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
- Always place front passenger air bag module with caution label side facing upward.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
- Do not disassemble air bag module.
- Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.
- Do not expose the front passenger air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
- Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT CONNECTORS ".