Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If replacing the front passenger's airbag after deployment, refer to COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the connector clip (A), then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (B) from the front passenger's airbag.

Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness 4P Connector And Connector Clip
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Remove the mounting bolt and screws (A) from the bracket (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Bracket, Mounting Bolt And Screws
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Remove the mounting nuts (A) and mounting bolts (B) from the bracket, then remove the front passenger's airbag (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Passenger's Airbag, Mounting Nuts And Bolts
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