Airbag Assembly Replacement

Airbag Assembly Replacement

WARNING: Store a removed airbag assembly with the pad surface up. If the airbag is improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to cause serious injury.

CAUTION:
- Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
- Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before you install it. Do not install an airbag assembly that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
- Always keep the short connectors (RED) on the airbags when the harness is disconnected.
- Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag assembly.

NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before disconnecting the battery cables.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.




2. Connect the short connectors (RED) to the airbag side of the connectors:

Driver's Side:
- Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then remove the short connector (RED) from the panel.
- Disconnect the 3-P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel, then connect the short connector (RED) to the airbag side of the connector.

Front Passenger's Side:

Wiring Precautions (Cont'd):

- Remove the glove box damper, then remove the glove box.
- Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 3-P connector from the SRS main harness, and connect the short connector (RED) to the front passenger's airbag 3-P connector.

3. Remove the airbags:

Driver's Side:



- Remove the two TORX(R) bolts using a TORX(R) T30 bit, then remove the driver's airbag assembly.

Front Passenger's Side:




- Remove the five mounting nuts, then lift the front passenger's airbag out of the dashboard.

NOTE: Do not confuse the lower mounting nuts with the upper mounting nuts. The upper mounting nuts are not self-locking.

CAUTION: Be sure to install the SRS wiring so that it is not pinched or interfering with other car parts.

4. Install the new airbags:

Driver's Side:



Place the driver's airbag assembly in the steering wheel, and secure it with new TORX(R) bolts.

Front Passenger's Side:



- Place the front passenger's airbag assembly in the dashboard.
- Loosely install all five mounting nuts.
- Tighten the upper two nuts first, then the lower three nuts.

5. Remove and properly store the short connectors, then reconnect the airbag connectors.

Front Passenger's Side:



- Attach the SRS main harness 3-P connector to the connector holder.
- Then reinstall the glove box on the dashboard.

Driver's Side:



- Remove the short connector (RED) from the driver's airbag connector, then connect the airbag 3-P connector to the cable reel 3-P connector.
- Attach the short connector (RED) to the access panel, then reinstall the panel on the steering wheel.

6. Connect the battery positive cable, then connect the negative cable.
7. After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition ON (II): The instrument panel SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.
- Make sure both horn buttons work.
- Take a test drive, and make sure the cruise control switches work.
8. Enter the code number to restore radio operation.