Front Passenger Airbag Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST ).
- 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.
- REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (see REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
- Detach the wire harness clamp from bracket.
- Disconnect the connector from the airbag.NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
- Remove the 2 bolts from the reinforcement.
- Remove the instrument panel upper (See REMOVAL ).
- Release the front side airbag door from the front side hook by slightly bending it and lift out the front passenger airbag rearward.
- Release the rear side airbag door from the other hook and remove the front passenger airbag.