Leganza CDX L4-2.2L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Passenger Airbag Module Replacement
CAUTION: After deployment, a powdery residue may be on the surface Of the airbag. The powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate
the bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced as a by-product of the
deployment reaction. The sodium hydroxide then quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate
(also known as baking soda). Therefore, it is unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present after deployment. To avoid possible injury, wear gloves and
safety glasses during the disposal procedure. Refer to Deployed Airbag Module Disposal Procedure.
Removal Procedure
1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Remove the glove box. Refer to Instrumentation/Driver Information.
3. Disconnect the passenger airbag yellow electrical connector.
4. Remove the passenger airbag mounting bolts.
5. Remove the passenger airbag module from the instrument panel.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the passenger airbag module in the instrument panel.
2. Install the passenger airbag mounting bolts.
Tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb.in).
3. Connect the passenger airbag electrical connector.
4. Install the glove box. Refer to Instrumentation/Driver Information.
5. Reinstall the airbag fuse F15 which was removed when the SIR system was disabled.
6. Perform the SIR Diagnostic System Check.
