Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Passenger Side Airbag Module Remove/Install
4. Remove the three nuts that secure the passenger side airbag module to the instrument panel armature.
5. Remove the passenger side airbag module from the instrument panel.
6. If the airbag has been deployed, the instrument panel assembly must be replaced. See Instrument Panel Assembly in Instrument Panel, Gauges
and Warning Indicators/Instrument Panel Systems for the procedures.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE PASSENGER SIDE
AIRBAG MODULE, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOOR AND THE
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT
INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
7. Install the passenger side airbag module in the instrument panel. Tighten the three airbag module mounting nuts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
8. Reverse the remaining removal procedures to complete the installation. When reinstalling the instrument panel, be certain that the airbag
module wire harness connector latches are fully engaged.
9. Do not connect the battery negative cable at this time. See Airbag System in the Diagnosis and Testing for the proper procedures.
