Removal & Installation (Passenger-Side)
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- Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Disconnect glove box lid arms. Using a screwdriver between each arm and side of lid, pry out arms. Remove glove box Torx screws and compartment. See Fig 1. Disconnect air bag module connector from underside of module. Remove 4 air bag module screws from top of glove compartment.
- Remove side defroster outlet screw caps and screws. Pivot 4 vent nozzles downward and pull out. Remove both nozzles and air duct from right side. Remove speaker grilles and speakers. Disconnect speaker connectors. Remove 9 instrument panel retaining screws and disengage cover panel from upper part of frame above center console.
- Using Torx bit TX 20, remove 8 air bag module retaining Torx screws. Remove 6 special nuts using locking pliers and remove air bag module. See Figure.
- To install, place air bag module into position. Install screws and nuts without tightening. Install a support under air bag lid to ensure instrument panel cover and air bag lid are level. Tighten Torx screws and nuts in numbered sequence. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedures. See Fig 2.
- Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect negative battery cable. Ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . If an air bag module fault code exists after replacing air bag module, clear codes and perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK again. If SRS warning light still indicates a malfunction, enter self-diagnostics and retrieve fault codes. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM .