08/12/2022 10:38:18

Air Bag - Front Passenger's (Remove and Install)

Correction Code 20010301

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Note
This procedure destroys the instrument panel top pad. If the passenger's air bag is not going to be reused, refer to Air Bag - Front Passenger's (Remove and Replace) to remove the air bag without damaging the instrument panel top pad (refer to procedure).
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Note
In the event of an airbag or seat belt tensioner deployment, certain airbag and seat belt components must be replaced, and other components must be inspected for damage. Refer to SRS Inspection and Component Replacement for a specific list of items that must be inspected and replaced.

Removal

  1. Remove the top pad (refer to procedure)
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    Note
    The top pad is not reused in this procedure.
  2. Remove the passenger airbag from the instrument panel top pad: Either use diagonal cutters to cut the top pad, or use a pry tool.
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    Warning
    Store the airbag module with the deployment side facing up. This will prevent it from being propelled if accidentally deployed, which might cause injury.

Installation

  1. Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
  2. Reinstalling the top pad requires two technicians: One technician presses down on the LH side of the top pad to secure the LH clips while the other technician presses down on the RH side to secure the RH clips. Working from the outer edges of the top pad inward, secure all the clips.
  3. After reconnecting each harness to the sides of the airbag, press in on the latch so that it is flush with the face of the connector. Gently try to pull the connector out again without releasing the latch to ensure that the connection is tight.
  4. Follow the proper glove box reinstallation procedure (refer to procedure).
  5. If the component was replaced due to an internal failure:
    1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
    2. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
    3. In Toolbox 3, click Dashboards > Service Tools > DTCs, and then select SDM or RCM depending on the vehicle Restraint Control Type.
    4. Click Read DTCs to display the DTCs.
    5. Power cycle the vehicle.
    6. Click Clear DTCs to clear the DTCs.
    7. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.
  6. After all procedures are complete, sit in the driver's seat and press the brake pedal to turn on drive rails. Ensure that the airbag safety indicator light exhibits normal operation: The light displays for 5 seconds during vehicle startup, then turns off.