Removing the passenger airbag module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Distribution Pipe Screws

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE: If replacing the dashboard, transfer components according to Transferring dashboard components .

Place the dashboard with the front side upwards on a blanket or piece of cloth.

Remove:

the four screws for the ventilation pipe
the ventilation pipe
the green connector for the passenger airbag module
the screws on the right and left sides. Lift out the passenger airbag module using a twisting action
the SRS connector from the passenger airbag module (press in the catches on the sides).