Front Passenger Airbag Unit -NX3-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing
- Airbag modules in which only the first stage has been deployed can cause severe injuries by deployment of the second stage.
- Observe the safety precautions for pyrotechnical components Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
- Observe the disposal regulations for pyrotechnical components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING (PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS) .
- Observe the allocation of the airbag unit for the instrument panel. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
At this time, there is no possibility of checking whether the second stage has been deployed definitively. For this reason, such airbag units must be recycled/disposed of in an orderly manner, conforming to national regulations, in the original packaging! Direct questions to the importer!
Disposal of undeployed airbag units as industrial waste/garbage is not permissible!
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable when the ignition is turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.
-- Release the connector locks -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow-.
-- Disconnect the connectors -1- on the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131- and Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 2 -N132-.
-- Remove the bolts -1- and -3-.
-- Remove the Front Passenger Airbag Unit -NX3- -2- downward.
Lay the airbag so that the collision cushion faces upward.