Restraints

Repair Procedures of Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds before starting work.
  2. Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing")
  3. Loosen the passenger airbag mounting bolts (A).
  4. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (B).
  5. Remove the emergency airbag. (Refer to Body - "Main Protector Assembly")
    Replace all airbag gaskets damaged during PAB deployment.
  6. Remove the mounting bolts from the airbag, then remove the passenger airbag (A).
    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 thirty seconds before starting work.
  3. Place the front passenger airbag on the protector and tighten the front passenger airbag mounting bolts (A).
  4. Install the emergency airbag. (Refer to Body - "Main Protector Assembly")
  5. Connect the passenger airbag connector (B).
  6. Tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  7. Install the glove box housing. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing")
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
  9. After installing the passenger airbag (PAB), check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.

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