Montero V6-3.8L SOHC (2005)
Recommended tool: Hex bit socket 8 mm (0.3 in). (Type: 3010M-160, 4010M-160) made by KOKEN
[[D]] AIR BAG MODULE (DRIVER'S SIDE) REMOVAL
CAUTION:
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Do not diagnose the circuit using an electric circuit tester or disassemble the air bag module.
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Keep the removed driver's seat side air bag module at the clean and dry place turning the pad face up.
[[E]] CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL
CAUTION: Keep the removed clock spring at the clean and dry place.
[[F]] AIR BAG SIDE PLATE REMOVAL
1. After removing the mounting bolt of the air bag side plate, slide the plate downward to disengage it from the front passenger's side seat air bag
module.
2. After removing the mounting bolts and nuts of the front passenger's side seat air bag module, slide the front passenger's side seat air bag module
crosswise to remove the air bag side plate.
[[G]] AIR BAG MODULE (FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE) REMOVAL
CAUTION: Keep the front passenger's side seat air bag module at the clean and dry place turning the inflating face up.
While pulling the portion shown in the illustration on the instrument panel pad toward you, remove the front passenger's side air bag module to pull it out
from down side.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION