Restraints

Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
010203040505.84N·mlb·ft
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Description and Operation

Description

The passenger airbag (PAB), installed inside the instrument panel, protects the front passenger in a frontal collision. The SRSCM determines whether and when the PAB should deploy.

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Passenger Airbag (PAB)

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait at least three minutes before starting work.

  2. Remove the main instrument panel cover.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Main Pad Assembly")

  3. Remove the PAB mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 3.8–5.8 N·m

Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait at least three minutes before starting work.

  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  3. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.

  4. After installing the passenger airbag (PAB), check that the system operates correctly:

    Turn the ignition switch ON. The SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds and then turn off.

Test yourself

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