Passenger-side Air Bag Module
- Remove the following parts:
- Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Center console box (See CENTER CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Center console (See CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R] .)
- Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Side panel (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
- Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
- Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness) .
- Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
- Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
- Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.
- Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)
to operate (deploy) the air bag module.
WARNING:
- The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.
- Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) form the SST (Adapter harness) .