Equator 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
2. Install the instrument panel assembly.
3. Connect the front passenger air bag module harness connector to yellow 4-pin service replacement air bag connector and fasten connector to
mounting bracket.
CAUTION:
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Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
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After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to [SRS Operation Check].
WIRING HARNESS MODIFICATION
The passenger air bag module originally installed in the vehicle uses direct-connect style harness connectors. Service replacement passenger air bag
modules use tab-locking style harness connectors. If the passenger air bag module is replaced or if the direct-connect harness connectors are damaged,
the vehicle wiring harness must be modified to allow connection of the service replacement passenger air bag module.
NOTE: The wiring harness modification is to be performed only if the vehicle is equipped with the original passenger air bag which uses direct-connect
harness connectors. If the passenger air bag is to be replaced in a vehicle that has already had the service replacement passenger air bag installed, the
wiring harness modification is not required.
CAUTION:
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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.
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Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
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Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
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After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to [SRS Operation Check].
1. Locate the yellow and orange direct-connect passenger air bag module harness connectors.
2. Use wire cutters to cut back both previously used direct-connect passenger air bag module harness connectors from the vehicle wiring harness
approximately 50 mm (1.9 in) from the connectors.
3. Remove approximately 150 mm (5.9 in) of the vehicle harness covering from the cut end.
4. Slide a piece of dual-wall heat shrink tubing (provided in the passenger air bag service kit) onto each wire of the previously used vehicle wiring
harness.
5. Fold each wire back and insert into the end of the heat shrink tubing so that the end of the wire is approximately centered in the heat shrink tubing.
