Passenger Airbag Module Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Reno, 2008 Suzuki Forenza, 2007 Suzuki Reno, and 2007 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for 1 minute after the ignition is OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until 1 minute has passed after disconnecting power to SDM. If the airbags are disconnected, service can be done immediately without waiting for 1-minute time period to expire. Failure to temporarily disable the SIR during service can result in unexpected deployment, personal injury and unnecessary SIR repairs.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the glove box. Refer to GLOVE BOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect the passenger airbag yellow electrical connector. Remove the instrument panel.
- Remove the passenger airbag module by removing the mounting bolts from the airbag bracket.