Front Passenger Airbag Assembly: Removal

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
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REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/o Illumination) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/ Illumination) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE N0.2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY" (See REMOVAL ).

Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Wire Assembly Connector
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REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER NO.3 DUCT (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE NO.2 DUCT (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Screws
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2. Disengage the 5 hooks (A).
3. Disengage the 5 hooks (B) and remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Hook (B)
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4. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the 2 clamps.
5. Remove the instrument panel wire assembly from the front passenger airbag assembly.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Airbag Wire Harness
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