Instrument Panel Airbag Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning.

Warning

Refer to SIR Warning.

Caution

If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

Caution

Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
2. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel » Remove — Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Removal and Installation

Instrument Panel Airbag Replacement — figure 1

3. Insert the flat tip driver (3) in between the airbag chute (2) and the air bag module hook (1) at the dotted line or base of hook.
4. Tilt the flat tip driver forward until the air bag module hooks (1) break or bend enough to relieve the tension and allow for easier removal of the airbag from the chute.

Instrument Panel Airbag Replacement — figure 2

5. Instrument Panel Airbag (1) » Remove
6. Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping Installation Procedure

Warning

Never install the passenger airbag module into the instrument panel assembly that airbag module chute is cut. This may cause incorrect deployment when the passenger airbag is deployed.

1. Position the passenger air bag module (1) on the air bag chute.

Caution

Make sure that the passenger airbag is installed into the chute completely.

2. Push the passenger airbag module (1) into the airbag chute until the hooks of airbag module are seated completely.
3. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel » Install — Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Removal and Installation
4. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling