Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal [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.

NOTE:

• When removing the passenger-side air bag module, perform the procedure in the posture shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Removing Passenger-Side Air Bag Module

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1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more  . (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
3. Remove the following parts:
   1. Glove compartment (Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Decoration panel (Refer to DECORATION PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
   3. Dashboard under cover (Refer to DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (Refer to FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   5. Front side trim (passenger-side) (Refer to FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   6. Lower panel (passenger-side) (Refer to LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the cap.
   Fig 2: Removing Cap

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5. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
6. Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
7. Remove the fastener.
   Fig 3: Removing Fastener

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8. Remove the nuts.
   Fig 4: Removing Nuts

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9. Remove the brackets.
10. Remove the screws.
    Fig 5: Removing Screws

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11. Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and detach guide A from the dashboard while spreading the dashboard in the direction of arrow (1).
    Fig 6: Moving Passenger-Side Air Bag Module

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12. While avoiding area A shown in the figure, pull the front side of the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure (3).
    Fig 7: Pulling Front Side Of Passenger-Side Air Bag Module

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13. Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (4) and detach guides B from the dashboard (5).
    Fig 8: Moving Passenger-Side Air Bag Module

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14. Remove the passenger-side air bag module (6).