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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the glove box housing.

    (Refer to Body - "GLOVE BOX UPPER COVER ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the passenger airbag mounting bolts.
    G12602540Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A).
    G12602541Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the crash pad.

    (Refer to Body - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

    NOTE:
    • Replace the crash pad which that has been damaged after the PAB has been deployed.
  6. Remove the passenger airbag from the crash pad after loosening the mounting bolts.
    G12602542Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION:
    • The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the airbag cushion up.
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