| Removal and Installation Removal All vehicles 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 air bag module trim covers 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 personal injury. | | -
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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Remove the glove compartment retaining screws. | | | -
Remove the glove compartment. - Press the sides of the glove compartment towards the center to release the glove compartment stops.
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Detach the passenger air bag module bracket from the in-vehicle crossbeam. | | | -
NOTE:If necessary, use a trim pad removal tool to aid the release of the passenger air bag module cover retaining clips from the instrument panel. Detach the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel. - Push the air bag module upwards to detach the air bag cover from the instrument panel.
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CAUTION:To prevent damage to the instrument panel, use the plastic edge on the air bag module wiring harness shield to support the passenger air bag module on the instrument panel. Support the passenger air bag module. | Vehicles built up to 11/2004 | | -
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the passenger air bag module electrical connectors, use a pair of circlip pliers to release the passenger air bag module electrical connector locking tangs. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connectors. | | | -
Remove the passenger air bag module. - Detach the passenger air bag module wiring harness from the wiring harness shield.
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CAUTION:To prevent damage to the passenger air bag module electrical connector, use a pair of circlip pliers to release the passenger air bag module electrical connector locking tangs. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector. | | | -
Remove the passenger air bag module. - Detach the passenger air bag module wiring harness from the wiring harness shield.
| Installation WARNING:Make sure the air bag module electrical connectors are correctly installed and are secure. 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 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 air bag module trim covers or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the air bag module 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 personal injury. CAUTION:Make sure that all the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining clips are correctly engaged and the passenger air bag module trim cover is flush with the instrument panel. | | -
To install, reverse the removal procedure. | | 
