Side Airbag Replacement

Side Airbag Replacement

NOTE: If replacing the side airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair 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.

2. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

3. Detach the clips (A) and harness holder (B) of side airbag harness from the seat cushion frame.





4. Remove the front seat back panel Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement.

5. Turn over the seat-back cover/pad as needed.

6. Release the airbag attachment wire B (A) from the seat-back frame (B).





7. Detach the clip (C). Pull out the side airbag harness in the seat-back cover, then remove the two mounting nuts (D) and the side airbag (E).

Installation

NOTE:

- If the side airbag lid is secured with tape, remove the tape.
- Do not open the lid on the side airbag cover.
- If you are replacing a deployed airbag, replace the attachment wire A and B.
- Make sure that the seat-back cover/pad is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.
- Be sure to install the harness so that they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.

1. Place the side airbag (A) on the seat-back frame. Install the side airbag with the two new mounting nuts (B).





2. Install the airbag attachment wire B (C) in the seat-back frame (D).

3. Install the side airbag harness into the seat-back cover, then install the clip (E).

4. Reinstall the seat-back cover/pad in the reverse order of removal Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement.

5. Install the front seat back panel Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement.

6. Install the clips (A) and harness holder (B) of side airbag harness to seat cushion frame.





7. Install the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

8. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

9. Move the front seat and the seat-back through their full ranges of movement, making sure the harness are not pinched or interfering with other parts.

10. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

11. After installing the side airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.