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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
warning
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the knee air bag modules. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop the knee air bag modules or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
  • Do not expose the knee air bag modules to temperatures over 93°C (200°F).
  • After the air bag deployment, replace the air bag module with a new one.
  • Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bags that have already deployed.
  • Certain components of this vehicle, such as air bag modules and seat belt pre-tensioners, may contain perchlorate materials. Before deployment and/or disposal of these components, review and comply with all applicable Federal, state and local regulations.
  • An undeployed knee air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures (Refer to ).
 
 
Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Removal steps
<<A>>1.Negative (-) battery cable connection
•Instrument panel lower (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Lower Panel ).
<<B>>2.Knee air bag module connector
<<C>>2.Knee air bag module
Installation steps
>>A<<•Pre-installation inspection
>>B<<3.Knee air bag module
>>C<<2.Knee air bag module connector
•Instrument panel lower (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Lower Panel ).
1.Negative (-) battery cable
>>D<<•Post-installation inspection
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
 
 
<<A>> NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION
dangerWait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to ).
warningBattery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and seat belt pre-tensioner operation.
 
 
 
<<B>> KNEE AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR REMOVAL
Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of wiring harness side connector, and release the lock.
 
 
 
<<C>> KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
warning
  • The air bag module must not be measured with such equipment as an ohmmeter.
  • The air bag module must not be disassembled.
  • The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the deployment surface facing up.
 

 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.
warningDispose of knee air bag module only according to the specified procedure (Refer to ).
When installing the new knee air bag module, refer to “INSPECTION” ().
2. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
3.
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
5. Check DTCs using scan tool MB991958 to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
At this time, check that no DTC except B1632 is set.
6.
dangerWait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to ).
warningBattery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag deployment.

 
 
>>B<< KNEE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION
caution
  • Take care not to bend or distort the knee air bag when installing it.
  • Take care that the surrounding components do not trap the air bag.
  • Take care that the front pillar trim clips or other parts do not interfere with the strap.
Connect the knee air bag module connector, then securely lock the locking button of the harness-side connector.
 
 
>>C<< KNEE AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
cautionConnect the connector to the inflator thoroughly.

 
 
>>D<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
3. Does the "SRS" warning light illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?
4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If not, refer to .