Knee Airbag Module: Installation
CAUTION:
- Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts. They could cause poor continuity.
- Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Knee airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Claw portion of the metallic case of knee airbag module is not aligned with the plastic cover.
- Knee airbag module bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- Depending on the condition of the beam steering COMPL, installation of the knee airbag module is difficult.
- Install the knee airbag module.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Connect the airbag connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE, DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER & ADAPTIVE FORCE LIMITER (PASSENGER'S SIDE) .
- Install the cover LWR driver OUT and cover LWR driver INN. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .