Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]

WARNING:

Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the passenger-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No. 2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No. 1 and 2.

Install guide A to the dashboard (1).

Fig 1: Installing Guide A To Dashboard
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Press the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and attach guides B (2).
Install the screws.

Fig 2: Installing Screws
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Install the brackets.

Fig 3: Installing Brackets With Torque Specifications
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Install the nuts.
Install the fastener.

Fig 4: Removing Fastener
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Connect the passenger-side air bag module connector.

Fig 5: Connecting Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Connector
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Install the cap with the arrow pointing toward the front.

Fig 6: Installing Cap With Arrow Pointing Toward Front
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Install the following parts:
1. Lower panel (passenger-side) (Refer to LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front side trim (passenger-side) (Refer to FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (Refer to FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Dashboard under cover (Refer to DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Decoration panel (Refer to DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Glove compartment (Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (Refer to FLOWCHART [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)