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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
warning
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop the air bag modules or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
  • The air bag modules should be stored on a flat surface with the pad cover facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
  • Do not expose the 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 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
<<B>>2.Passenger’s (front) air bag module connector
•Side defroster duct (Refer to GROUP 52A - Instrument Panel Assembly ).
<<C>>3.Passenger’s (front) air bag module
Installation steps
>>A<<•Pre-installation inspection
3.Passenger’s (front) air bag module
•Side defroster duct (Refer to GROUP 52A - Instrument Panel Assembly ).
2.Passenger’s (front) air bag module connector
1.Negative (-) battery cable
>>B<<•Post-installation inspection

Required Special Tools:
  • MB991958 Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
    • MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface(V.C.I.)
    • MB991827 M.U.T.-III USB Cable
    • MB991910 M.U.T.-III Main Harness A
 
 
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 air bag(s) deployment.
 

 
 
<<B>> PASSENGER'S (FRONT) AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR REMOVAL
  1. Remove the grove box cover (Refer to GROUP 52A, Glove Box ).
  2. Slide the outer housing of the harness side connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.
 

 
 
<<C>> PASSENGER'S (FRONT) 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.
Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver or similar tool to the location shown in the figure. After disengaging the tabs, remove the passenger's (front) air bag module.
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.
warningDispose of air bag modules only according to the specified procedure (Refer to ).
When installing the new air bag modules, 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 B1411 and B1491 are 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 bags deployment.
 
 
>>B<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Turn the ignition switch to “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 .