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Passenger Side Airbag, Assembly Overview|Page 12744 > < Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS) Passenger Airbag Deactivation Belt Latch (USA Only), Replacing|Page 12739
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Side Air Bag: Locations
Passenger Side Airbag, Assembly Overview

Passenger Side Airbag, Assembly Overview

WARNING:  Observe safety precautions for working on airbags.

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Passenger-side airbag unit

See Cautions before beginning repairs on electrical system

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Removal
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Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.

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Remove glove compartment

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Remove glove compartment (vehicles with knee bolster)

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Disconnect harness connector behind airbag unit =>Fig 1

WARNING:  Harness connector -5- (red, 2-pin) to passenger-side airbag unit must not be disconnected under any circumstances!

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Remove brace behind airbag unit -2-(2x).

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Remove nut -3- (4x).

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Remove airbag unit.

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Place airbag unit on a suitable surface with impact padding facing up.

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Installing
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Install airbag unit.

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Make sure connector behind airbag unit completely (audibly) engages.

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Switch on ignition.

WARNING:  No person may be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

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