Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least 3 minutes. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
- Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front passenger air bag module screws.
- Disconnect harness connectors from the front passenger air bag module.
- Release the upper and lower front passenger air bag module tabs (A) from instrument panel and pad assembly (1).
- Rotate and lift the front passenger air bag module away from the instrument panel, then remove.CAUTION:
- Always place front passenger air bag module with pad side facing upward as shown below.
: Upward
- Replace front passenger air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not strike front passenger air bag module.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into front passenger air bag module.
- Do not disassemble front passenger air bag module.
- Do not expose front passenger air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
- Do not allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with front passenger air bag module.
- Always place front passenger air bag module with pad side facing upward as shown below.