Rear Side Airbag, Removing and Installing

Rear Side Airbag, Removing And Installing

Removing


CAUTION!
Note safety specifications when working on airbag.


- For vehicles with coded radio unit, radio/navigation system (RNS) note coding; ask if necessary.
- Disconnect battery ground stra and cover negative pole.
- Remove rear seat bench.
- Remove rear seatback.







- Using screwdriver, pry out cushion hook -1- at area -A- of side airbag in direction of arrow.







- Turn over lock bracket -3- and disconnect connector -2- from side airbag -1-.
- Pull seatback cover -5- at side airbag area to side until nuts are in view.
- Unscrew three nuts -4-


NOTE: Ground cable is fastened to one of the nuts.


- Press side airbag approx. 10 mm to cushion and remove from the top.

Installing
Installation is done in reverse sequence, noting the following:


CAUTION!
In order to ensure function of side airbag, replace upholstery clips when working on seatback cover to exact location prior to removal.







- Seatback covers -1- recognized by "AIRBAG" sewn label.
- For vehicles with side airbag "AIRBAG" sewn label cannot remove.







- Fasten ground cable with one of the nuts -4- (5 Nm/44 in. lb).


CAUTION!
Note instructions for installing rear seat.