NOTE: If replacing the front passenger's airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
Removal
Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
Remove these items:
The glove box is lowered
Passenger's tray lid
Dashboard vent
Audio-Navigation unit or audio unit
Remove the connector clip, then disconnect the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector (A) on the dashboard wire harness.
Remove the screw (A) from the passenger's lid.
Remove the three mounting bolts (B) from the bracket.
Release the hooks (A) of the front passenger's lid (B) from the audio panel.
Pull up the front edges of the front passenger's lid to release the hooks (C).
Remove the front passenger's airbag assembly (A) out of the dashboard. If you are replacing only the front passenger's lid, go to step 9.
NOTE:
The front passenger's lid has pawls (B, C) on each side which attach it to the dashboard.
Take care not to damage the front passenger's airbag.
Cut the four corners (A) of the front passenger's lid (B) as shown, and remove the front passenger's airbag.
NOTE:
Always replace the front passenger's lid whenever you remove the airbag from the panel.
Replace the airbag if the airbag mounting hooks or its housing is damaged.
Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 10 mm 07AAF-SECA120
Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
1.8 Support Bolt 07AAK-SNAA500 ...
Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout
this manual.
The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important.
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Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the
battery.
Battery type: CR1616
1. Unscrew the cover with a small Phillipshead
screwdriver.
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