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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
^ Refer to SIR inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
^ Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:
^ The seat cushion frame
^ The seat recliner, if equipped
^ The seat adjuster
^ The seat back frame
Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
2. Move the seat to the full forward position.
3. Remove the seat back trim panel (2) from seat (1).




4. Remove the seat back cover J channels (1).




5. Remove the foam (1) that covers the side air bag fasteners (2).

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the center fastener from side impact module inflator. If center fastener is removed this could cause the side air bag to deploy improperly, or unnecessary air bag system repairs.




6. Remove only the top and the bottom fasteners (1) from the side impact inflator module.




7. Remove the side impact inflator module (1) from the seat (2).
8. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.
9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the electrical connector (5) on the side impact inflator module.
10. Disconnect the electrical connector (5) from side impact inflator module (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: After a deployment or replacement of the inflatable restraint side impact module, the module retainer (6) must be replaced in order to insure proper inflator module positioning.




1. Install a new retainer (6) to the side impact inflator module (1).
2. Connect the electrical connector (5) to the side impact inflator module (1).
3. Install the CPA (4) to the electrical connector (5) of the side impact inflator module.
4. Install the side impact inflator module (1) to the seat (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




5. Install the two fasteners (1) to the side impact inflator module.

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




6. Install the foam (1) that covers the side air bag fasteners (2).




7. Install the J channel (1) to the seat frame.




8. Install the seat back trim panel (2) to the seat (1).
9. Return the seat to the original position.
10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.