Front Passenger Airbag Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP RH
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 2 (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH LOWER PANEL RH (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect the connector.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector
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REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY" (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT NO. 2 (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO. 3 (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the clip.
2. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the front passenger airbag assembly.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Connectors
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Release the rear side airbag door from the hook by slightly deflecting it and roll the front passenger airbag assembly forward.
3. Release the front side airbag door from the other hook and remove the front passenger airbag assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Door And Hooks
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY