Front Passenger Airbag Assembly: Removal: Removal

REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 2
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Screws
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2. Disengage the 5 hooks.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Hooks
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3. Disengage the 5 hooks and remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
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REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Airbag Connectors
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  NOTE:
  When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
2. Remove the clamp and instrument panel wire assembly from the front passenger airbag assembly.