Restraints

Repair Procedures of Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

14steps
~84min
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. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A) and remove the PAB mounting bolts (B).
  4. Remove the emergency airbag. (Refer to Body - "Main Protector Assembly")
  5. Remove the airbag module mounting bolts. Then remove the passenger airbag.

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 passenger airbag on a protective cushion and tighten the airbag mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  4. Install the emergency airbag. (Refer to Body - "Main Protector Assembly")
  5. Tighten the passenger airbag mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  6. Connect the passenger airbag wiring harness connector to the main SRS wiring harness connector.
  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 about six seconds and then go off.

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