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Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution In Service Precautions.




1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the front seat belt finish cover, lower.
3. Remove the seat back panel.




4. Remove the 2 fasteners retaining the seat back finish panel to the seat.
5. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the seat back finish panel.
6. Remove the seat back finish panel.
7. Remove the head restraint/shoulder belt trim covers.




8. Remove the fastener (1) from the shoulder belt finish cover (2).
9. Remove the shoulder belt finish cover (2).




10. Remove the two inflatable restraint side impact inflator module mounting fasteners (1).
11. Remove the CPA (Connection Position Assurance) from the electrical connector
12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (2).




13. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (1) from the seat.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (1) to the seat.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




2. Install the two inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (2) mounting fasteners (1).

Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




3. Install the shoulder belt finish cover (2).
4. Install the fastener (1) in order to retain shoulder belt finish cover (2).
5. Tighten the fastener (1), fully driven, seated and not stripped.
6. Install the head restraint/shoulder belt trim covers.




7. Install the seat back finish panel.
8. Install the 2 fasteners which retain the seat back finish panel.
9. Tighten the fasteners, fully driven, seated and not stripped.




10. Install the front seat belt retractor trim cover, lower.
11. Install the seat back panel.
12. Enable the SIR system.