Front Passenger Airbag Assembly: Removal

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read the "Precaution" thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF RH PLATE
HINT:

Use the same procedures for the front door scuff RH plate and the front door scuff LH plate (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM RH WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures for the cowl side trim subassembly RH and the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See )
DISCONNECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the front passenger airbag assembly.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connectors From Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
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REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET SUBASSEMBLY CENTER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Bolts
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2. Release the rear side airbag door from the hook by slightly deflecting it and roll the front passenger airbag assembly forward.
3. Release the front side airbag door from the other hook and remove the front passenger airbag assembly Hook.
Fig 3: Removing Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Hook
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