Deployed Module

When removing a deployed airbag, rubber gloves, eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should be worn, as there may be deposits on the surface which could irritate the skin and eyes.

1. Roll/fold airbag towards instrument panel.
2. Close door over folded airbag and tape door closed.
3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
4. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
5. Remove instrument panel top cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
6. Remove three screws to glove box door and remove door from instrument panel.
7. Remove three passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to top of instrument panel. See Figure.
8. Remove two passenger airbag cover screws attaching cover to front lower instrument panel.
9. Remove three airbag attaching nuts from the support structure.
10. Lift the airbag up until the wire connector is visible and disconnect the connector.