| Removal and Installation Removal WARNING:To avoid accidental deployment, the air bag control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bags. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury. | | -
Remove the glove compartment. - Detach the damper from the glove compartment.
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Remove the ventilation pipe. - Detach the retaining clip.
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Detach the demister pipe from the heater housing. | | | -
Remove the passenger air bag module trim cover bolts. | | | -
Detach the passenger air bag module trim cover from the instrument panel. - Use a trim tool to carefully release the retaining clips, starting at the front outer edge.
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Remove the passenger air bag module trim cover. - Lift the outer edge.
- Lift the cover moving it towards the windshield to disengage the retaining clips.
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Detach the passenger air bag module and reinforcement bracket from the instrument panel. | | | -
NOTE:It may be necessary to use a pair of pointed nose pliers to release the electrical connector locking tangs. Remove the passenger air bag module. - Disconnect the electrical connector.
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WARNING:If a new passenger air bag module is being installed as the result of a passenger air bag deployment, the instrument panel must be inspected for damage and a new instrument panel installed if any damage is evident. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. Inspect the instrument panel for damage in the areas shown. | Installation WARNING:Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bags. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury. | | -
If the original passenger air bag module is to be installed, loosen the passenger air bag module floating bracket retaining nuts. | | | -
Install the passenger air bag module. - Connect the electrical connector.
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Attach the passenger air bag module and reinforcement bracket to the instrument panel. | | | -
NOTE:Feed the trim cover brackets down through the passenger air bag module and floating bracket. Install the passenger air bag module trim cover. | | | -
NOTE:Do not fully tighten the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining bolts at this stage. Install the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining bolts. | | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that all the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining clips are correctly engaged and that the trim cover is flush with the instrument panel. Tighten the passenger air bag module floating bracket retaining nuts. | | | -
Tighten the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining bolts. | | | -
Attach the demister pipe to the heater housing. | | | -
Install the ventilation pipe. - Attach the retaining clip.
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Install the glove compartment. - Attach the damper to the glove compartment.
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