Honda Odyssey Service Manual: Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

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

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

1. Remove the glove box.

3. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector (A) on the dashboard wire harness.

4. Remove the mounting nuts (B).

5. Remove the A-pillar lower trim.

6. Gently pull out along the edge of the front passenger's airbag and lid assembly (A) from the dashboard to release the clips (B), then remove the lid assembly.

   NOTE: The airbag lid has clips on each side where it attaches to the dashboard.

7. Cut the four parts of the front passenger's lid as shown (A), and detach the front passenger's airbag.

   NOTE:

   • Always replace the lid whenever you remove the airbag from the lid.

   • Replace the airbag if the clips or its housing is damaged.

8. Insert the hooks (A) of the front passenger's airbag housing into the new front passenger's lid, then insert the other hooks (B) into the lid.

   NOTE:

   • Make sure there are no objects between the airbag and the lid.

   • Make sure the airbag is fully seated, and make sure the lid is not deformed or damaged after the airbag is in place.

   • Do not use tools when detaching the front passenger's airbag in order to protect it.

   • Make sure the hooks are set properly.

Installation

1. Place the front passenger's airbag and lid assembly (A) into the dashboard. Tighten the new mounting nuts (B) to the specified torque.

2. Connect the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector (A) on the dashboard wire harness.

3. Install the A-pillar lower trim.

4. Install the glove box.

5. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

6. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

7. After installing the front passenger's airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.