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Airbag, passenger side

Airbag, passenger side

Removal

Warning

Read the Safety and handling instructions before starting work.



1. Remove the negative lead from the battery.

2. Remove the glove box. See section 853 in Service Manual 8:2 "Interior equipment".

3. Disconnect the airbag's electrical connection.

4. Remove the bolt that holds the stay to the steering wheel member.

5. Undo the six airbag retaining nuts.

6. Lift out the airbag.


Fitting

Warning

Check very carefully to be sure that there are definitely no objects between the airbag and the top of the dashboard before fitting the airbag. All loose objects in the way of the airbag when it is inflated will be hurled through the air with tremendous force at great danger to the occupants.



1. Fit the airbag in place. Check that no loose objects are between the top of the dashboard and the airbag. Tighten the nuts securing the airbag to the top of the dashboard.

Tightening torque: 6-11 Nm (4.4-8.1 lbf ft)

2. Seal the front right and the rear left nuts with marking paint. For part number, see Service Information 853-1398.

3. Tighten the bolt that holds the stay to the steering wheel member.

Tightening torque: 14-26 Nm (10.3-19.2 lbf ft)

4. Connect the electric lead to the airbag.

5. Refit the glove box. See section 853 in Service Manual 8:2 Interior equipment.

6. Refit the negative battery lead.

7. Connect the ISAT to the data link connector under the facia and erase any diagnostic trouble codes.

8. Start the engine and check that the SRS lamp comes on for about 3-4 seconds and then goes out.