Limited Seat
REMOVALWARNING:
- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
- CARRY A LIVE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TEAR SEAM POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
- DO NOT SET A LIVE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE DOWN ON THE COVER TEAR SEAM. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
- AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE CAN CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARD.
- NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- BEFORE INSTALLING THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE, CHECK IT FOR DAMAGE AND FOREIGN OBJECTS. IF THE AIR BAG MODULE IS DAMAGED, REPLACE IT. IF ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS ARE FOUND, REMOVE THEM. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
- VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. REPLACE AND PROPERLY POSITION THE SENSOR OR ANY OTHER DAMAGED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.
- TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
- THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
NOTE:
- A side air bag repair is made by installing a new component only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side airbag system is being serviced the airbag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure contained in Air Bag Systems.
- Airbag simulators (restraint system diagnostic tools) MUST be installed under the seats in the side airbag to floor connector.
- Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a side airbag system with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side airbag system the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tool must be installed in side airbag connector at the floor connector. The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed prior to operating the vehicle.
- Diagnostics may be performed on seat systems other than the side airbag system (lumbar, climate controlled, heated, power seat track) with the seat installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system diagnostic tool is installed under the seat in the side airbag to floor connector.
- After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed before operating the vehicle.
1. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
2. Disassemble the seat. For additional information refer to Seat-Front Bucket, 6-Way Power, Except Limited, Seat-Front Bucket, Limited, or Seat-Front Bucket, Manual.
NOTE: Be sure to read and follow all air bag warnings in Seat-Front Bucket, 6-Way Power, Except Limited, Seat-Front Bucket, Limited, or Seat-Front Bucket, Disassembly and Assembly.
3. Unhook the trim cover J-clip.
WARNING: FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM COVERS INSTALLED ON SEATS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS CANNOT BE REPAIRED. THEY ARE TO BE REPLACED (CLEANING IS PERMISSIBLE).
4. Roll the seat backrest trim cover to the first row of hog rings.
5. Remove and discard the hog rings.
6. Roll the seat backrest trim cover to the second row of hog rings.
7. Remove and discard the hog rings.
8. Roll the seat backrest trim cover to the side air bag deployment chute.
9. Unzip the side air bag deployment chute.
10. Roll the seat backrest trim cover to the third row of hog rings.
11. Remove and discard the hog rings.
12. Remove the side air bag wiring harness wire tie.
13. Through the seat backrest cushion opening, position the side air bag module aside.
- Remove the retaining nuts.
NOTE: If installing a new side air bag module, use new retaining nuts. If the same side air bag module is to be reused, then reuse the side air bag module retaining nuts.
14. Remove the side air bag module.
1 Release the side air bag module electrical connector clip.
2 Release the connector tabs by pushing in on them, then disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
3 Remove the side air bag module.
15. Remove the side air bag wiring harness.
- Disconnect the pin-type retainers from the seat backrest frame.
NOTE:
- Sport bucket seat shown; Limited seat similar.
- The seat backrest components other than the seat backrest frame and side air bag wiring harness have been omitted for clarity.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
- CARRY A LIVE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TEAR SEAM POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
- NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- CHECK THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND ZIPPER FOR DAMAGE. THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND ZIPPER MUST NOT BE REPAIRED. IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE OR ZIPPER, THE SEAT BACK TRIM COVER AND DEPLOYMENT CHUTE MUST BE INSTALLED NEW AS A UNIT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- THE DEPLOYMENT SEAM CANNOT BE REPAIRED OR RESEWN. A TRIM COVER REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE BOLSTER OR SIDE FACING MUST BE REPLACED AS A UNIT.
- IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE IS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED AND COMPLETELY ZIPPED, THE SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Install the side air bag wiring harness. Connect the pin-type retainer to the seat backrest frame.
NOTE:
- The seat backrest components other than the seat backrest frame and side air bag wiring harness have been omitted for clarity.
- Sport bucket seat shown; Limited seat similar.
2. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
1 Install the connector to the side air bag module.
2 Slide the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip to secure the connector to the side air bag module.
3. Make sure the electrical connector is securely fastened to the side air bag module.
4. Install the side air bag module onto the front seat back frame mounting bracket.
1 Position the side air bag module onto the front seat back mounting bracket being sure the side air bag wiring harness is located behind the seat backrest frame.
2 Install the side air bag module retaining nut.
WARNING:
- INSPECT THE MOUNTING SURFACES OF THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET FOR ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS BEFORE INSTALLING THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE. IF ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS ARE FOUND, REMOVE THEM. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
- INSPECT THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND THE SIDE AIR BAG CAVITY IN THE SEAT BACK PAD FOR ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS. IF ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS ARE FOUND, REMOVE THEM. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
- BEFORE INSTALLING THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE, CHECK IT FOR DAMAGE AND FOREIGN OBJECTS. IF THE AIR BAG MODULE IS DAMAGED, REPLACE IT. IF ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS ARE FOUND, REMOVE THEM. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
- IF THE AIR BAG COVER HAS SEPARATED OR THE AIR BAG MATERIAL HAS BEEN EXPOSED, INSTALL A NEW SIDE AIR BAG MODULE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE AIR BAG MODULE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
CAUTION:
- The retaining nuts of the side air bag module must be tightened in the sequence described.
- Be sure the side air bag wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and mounting bracket.
5. Tie-strap the side air bag module wire harness to the seat back frame.
6. Unroll the seat backrest trim cover to the third row of hog rings.
7. Install the hog rings.
8. Roll the seat back trim cover to position the deployment chute around the side air bag module.
9. Position the air bag deployment chute.
1 Insert the outboard side of the air bag deployment chute between the seat back pad and the side air bag module, pulling it around the outboard side of the seat back frame.
2 Insert the inboard side of the air bag deployment chute between the seat back pad and the side air bag module from the inboard side of the seat back.
WARNING:
- CHECK THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND ZIPPER FOR DAMAGE. THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND ZIPPER MUST NOT BE REPAIRED. IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE OR ZIPPER THE SEAT BACK TRIM COVER AND DEPLOYMENT CHUTE MUST BE INSTALLED NEW AS A UNIT.
- IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE IS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED AND COMPLETELY ZIPPED, THE SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY.
10. Zip the air bag deployment chute completely closed, then position the zipper tails at the top and bottom of the deployment chute, into the seat back opening.
- The side air bag deployment chute must encircle the side air bag module, going completely around the side air bag module and the side of the seat back frame.
- Align the side air bag deployment chute to the side air bag module, making sure it covers the length of the side air bag module.
NOTE:
- Sport bucket seat shown; Limited seat similar.
- Be sure the side air bag deployment chute is properly positioned, before proceeding to the next step.
11. Unroll the seat backrest trim cover to the second row of hog rings.
12. Install the hog rings.
13. Unroll the seat backrest trim cover to the bottom row of hog rings.
14. Install the hog rings.
15. Hook the trim cover clip.
NOTE: If equipped, make sure that the seat backrest heating element wire is aligned with and off-set from the lower seat backrest trim cover J-clip.
16. Assemble the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Bucket, 6-Way Power, Except Limited and Seat-Front Bucket, Limited.
NOTE: Be sure to read and follow all air bag warnings in Seat-Front Bucket, 6-Way Power, Except Limited and Seat-Front Bucket, Limited, Disassembly and Assembly.
17. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
WARNING: THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
18. Prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
19. Check the restraint system for proper operation.