Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Notchback

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.





Warning: The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
3. Disconnect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector (1).
4. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.



5. Remove the air bag module mounting bolts (1) from the tie bar.



6. Remove the passenger air bag module by removing the mounting bolts from the upper instrument panel.

1. Install the passenger air bag module.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




2. Install the passenger air bag module mounting bolts to the tie bar and tighten to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




3. Install the passenger air bag module mounting bolts to the upper instrument panel and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
4. Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.



5. Connect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector (1).
6. Install the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Hatchback

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.





Warning: The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
3. Disconnect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector.
4. Remove the passenger air bag module by removing the mounting bolts from the air bag bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the passenger air bag module by installing the mounting bolts to the air bag bracket and tightening to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
2. Connect the passenger air bag yellow electrical connector.
3. Install the glove box. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.