Restraints

Repair Procedures of Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

16steps
~96min
4/5difficulty
010203040506.95N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  2. Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Body - Airbag group).
  3. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector and remove the PAB mounting bolt.
  4. Remove the emergency airbag. (Refer to Body - Airbag group).
    Replace the emergency airbag if it was damaged during PAB deployment.
  5. Remove the heater duct from the airbag.
  6. Remove the airbag mounting nuts (4 pcs). Then remove the passenger airbag.
    Store the removed airbag module in a clean, dry place with the airbag facing up.

Installation

  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  3. Place the passenger airbag on a protective cover and tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 5.9 ~ 6.9 N·m

  4. Install the heater duct on the emergency airbag.
  5. Install the emergency airbag. (Refer to Body - Airbag group)
  6. Tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolt.

    Tightening Torque: 18.6 ~ 26 N·m

  7. Connect the passenger airbag wiring harness connector to the SRS main wiring harness connector.
  8. Reinstall the glove box. (Refer to Body - Airbag group)
  9. Connect the negative battery cable.
  10. After installing the passenger airbag (PAB), check that the system operates correctly:
    A. Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.

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