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Front Passenger Airbag Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see PRECAUTION  ).
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
  3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the airbag.
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
    2. Remove the instrument panel sub-assembly upper (see REMOVAL ).
    3. Remove the clip.
      Fig 1: Identifying Connector From Airbag
      G05541192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument panel wire assembly.
    5. Remove the 2 screws.
      Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Wire Assembly Screws
      G05541193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Release the front side airbag door from the hook by slightly deflecting it and roll the front passenger airbag assembly rearward.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Rear Side Airbag Door From Other Hook
      G05541194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Release the rear side airbag door from the other hook and remove the front passenger airbag assembly.