Front Passenger Air Bag Module: Removal and Installation: Removal

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect front passenger air bag module connectors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the front passenger air bag must be replaced and the wiring harness modified.
Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.

Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
Remove the glove box. Refer to [INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
Remove 2 bolts (through glove box opening) retaining front passenger air bag module to the steering member.

Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Air Bag Module Connectors And Steering Member With Bolts
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Disconnect the passenger air bag module connectors.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to [DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION ].
Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to [INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
Remove front passenger air bag module screws then remove passenger air bag module from instrument panel assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Passenger Air Bag Module Screws
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CAUTION:
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
  
  Fig 3: Caution For Placing Front Passenger Air Bag Module With Caution Label Side Facing
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- Always place front passenger air bag module with caution label side facing upward.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
- Do not disassemble air bag module.
- Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.
- Do not expose the front passenger air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
- Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
  
  Fig 4: Caution For Air Bag Module Handling
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- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to [DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION ].