For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning in the Preface section.

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

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Wait 1 minute for the airbag to deactivate.
3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment.

• | Open the I/P compartment cover.

• | Remove the 4 bolts (1).

• | Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

• | Remove the I/P compartment.

4. Remove the sill inner paneling.

• | Release the 5 clips.

• | Remove the sill inner paneling (1).

5. Loosen the I/P padding.

• | Release the I/P padding cover, side.

• | Remove the bolt (1).

• | Remove the footwell screw (2).

6. Remove the airbag unit.

• | Remove the bolt (1).

• | Release and disconnect wiring harness plug.

Note: Always set aside airbag module with padded side upwards.

7. Remove the airbag module.

• | Lift the I/P padding on the right side.

• | Remove the airbag module from the guide.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the airbag module.

• | Lift the I/P padding on the right side.

• | Insert the airbag module in guide.

• | Connect and latch the wiring harness plug.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Fasten the airbag module.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

3. Fasten the I/P padding.

Tighten
Tighten the 2 bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

4. Install the I/P padding cover, side.
5. Install the sill inner paneling.

Install the 5 clips.

6. Install the I/P compartment.

• | Connect the wiring harness plug.

• | Insert the I/P compartment.

Tighten
Tighten the 4 bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

• | Close the I/P compartment cover.

7. Connect the battery.
8. Perform the readiness inspection.
9. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References.