Patriot 4WD L4-2.4L VIN W (2007)
1. Carefully position the passenger airbag and airbag door through the opening in the top of the instrument panel base trim as a unit. Be certain that
the two studs of the passenger airbag lower bracket are engaged in the holes of the instrument panel armature (1).
2. Install and tighten the two nuts (4) that secure the passenger airbag lower bracket to the instrument panel armature. Tighten the nuts to 6 Nm (55
in. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the two connector insulators (2) of the instrument panel wire harness passenger airbag take outs to the airbag inflator connector
receptacles by pressing straight in on the connectors, then pushing the locks straight into the connectors. Be certain to engage each keyed and
color-coded connector to the matching connector receptacle.
4. Using hand pressure, push down on the passenger airbag door over each snap feature on the edges of the airbag door until it snaps into its
receptacle in the instrument panel base trim.
5. Reinstall the glove box into the instrument panel.
6. Reinstall the top cover onto the top of the instrument panel.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE
SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST. FOR THE SYSTEM TEST, See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Supplemental Restraints
Verification Test
Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental restraint system before attempting
any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, occupant classification system, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component
diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge
before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the
proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury when removing a deployed airbag, rubber gloves, eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should
be worn. There may be deposits on the airbag unit and other interior surfaces. In large doses, these deposits may cause irritation to the skin and
eyes.
NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged seat airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed,
review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. If the seat airbag has been deployed, review the recommended
procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle.
