RS–23 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM – FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION NOTICE: • If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded. • Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts. 1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR (a) Remove negative (–) terminal cable from the battery, and wait at least 90 seconds. (b) Remove the glove compartment door finish plate inside the instrument panel box. NOTICE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness. (c) Pull up the connector. (d) Disconnect the airbag connector. 2. REMOVE THESE PARTS: (a) Instrument panel box (See page BO–49) (b) Heater to register duct No. 4 T N1581 [ ] = 2 Clips 3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (a) Remove the 4 bolts. (b) Pull the front passenger airbag assembly to remove it. CAUTION: • Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag door facing down. • Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly. 4. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (a) Install the front passenger airbag assembly. (b) Install the 2 bolts to instrument panel reinforcement. Torque: 21 N·m (210 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf) (c) Install the 2 bolts to instrument panel. Torque: 8.8 N·m (90 kgf·cm, 78 in.·lbf) NOTICE: • Make sure the front passenger airbag assembly is installed to the specified torque. RD7002