With Side Air Bag

Special Tool(s):

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

DISASSEMBLY

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.
- 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 AFTER HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE.
- NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM COVERS INSTALLED ON SEATS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS CANNOT BE REPAIRED; THEY ARE TO BE REPLACED (CLEANING IS PERMISSIBLE).

NOTE: If a seat side air bag deployment took place, the seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be replaced. The seatback frame should be replaced if necessary.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

WARNING: 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).

2. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
3. Remove the seat backrest.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.







4. Disconnect the seat motor electrical connector.







5. Remove the four bolts and the seat track from the seat bottom.







6. Disconnect the power seat switch electrical connector.
7. Turn the manual lumbar handle clockwise until it stops, releasing all tension on the manual lumbar support cable.







8. Pull and remove the manual lumbar support adjustment handle and remove the lower seat trim panel retaining screw.







9. Remove the lower seat trim panel screw.







10. Remove the lower seat trim panel.
1 Press the tabs in on the two retaining clips (one shown) and separate the lower seat trim panel from the seat bottom frame.
2 Remove the lower seat trim panel.







11. Remove the push pin holder from the seat bottom frame for the lumbar support cable.

NOTE: Install a new pin-type retainer if damaged.







12. Separate the lumbar support cable assembly.
1 Separate the lumbar support case assembly by sliding apart.
2 Remove the cable end ball from the cable end retainer and separate.







13. Separate the side air bag electrical connector and wire harness from the seat bottom frame.
1 Release the finger clip and slide the side air bag electrical connector off the bracket.
2 Separate the side air bag wire harness pin-type retainer from the seat bottom frame.

NOTE: Install a new pin-type retainer if damaged.







14. Remove the bolts.







15. Laying the seat on its other side, remove the retaining bolt from the seat pivot.

CAUTION: When positioning the seat or separating the seat bottom from the back, be careful not to damage the seat back pivot and any of the wires or cables from the seat back to the seat bottom. This can cause damage to one of the seat components.







16. Remove the seat back from the seat bottom.
1 While noting the routing, pull the lumbar support cable through the seat bottom.
2 While noting the routing, pull the side air bag module wire harness through the seat bottom.
3 Remove the seat back from the seat bottom.







17. Separate the seat back trim cover lower J-clip.







18. Remove and discard the hog rings from the two swing rods (one shown).







19. Slide the swing rods out of the seat back trim cover.







20. Roll the seat back trim cover, in an inside out fashion, to the side air bag deployment chute.

CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat cushion trim cover from the hook and loop strip. The hook and loop strip can be torn from the seat cushion foam.







21. Remove and discard the tie-strap holding the deployment chute tail and side air bag wire harness in place.







22. Unzip the side air bag deployment chute.







23. Roll the seat back cover and side air bag deployment chute to completely expose the side air bag module, mounting bracket and side air bag shield.







24. Remove and discard the duct tape retaining the side air bag shield.







25. Separate the side air bag wiring harness pin-type retainers from the seat back frame.







26. Remove the side air bag stud covers.







27. Remove the side air bag module 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.







28. Position the side air bag module and shield out through the seat back cushion opening.







29. Remove the side air bag module.
1 Slide the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip to disengage it.
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.







30. Remove the shield from the side air bag module.
31. Remove the side air bag wire harness from the seat backrest frame.
32. Pull the seat backrest trim cover up to expose the upper row of hog rings.







33. Remove the upper row of hog rings.
34. Remove the seat backrest trim cover.







35. Remove the plastic bag.







36. Remove the seat backrest frame from the seat backrest foam.
1 Remove the J-clip.
2 Remove the seat backrest frame from the seat backrest foam.







37. Remove the seat backrest latch.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the seat backrest latch.







38. Remove the lumbar support adjuster.
- Release the clips.

ASSEMBLY







1. Install the lumbar support adjuster.
- Clip the ends of the lumbar support adjuster to the seat backrest frame.







2. Install the seat backrest latch.
1 Install the seat backrest latch.
2 Install the bolts.







3. Install the seat backrest frame into the seat backrest foam.
1 Install the seat backrest frame into the seat backrest foam.
2 Install the J-clip.







4. Install the plastic bag over the seat backrest.
5. Pull the seat backrest trim cover to the upper cutout in the seat backrest.







6. Install the upper row of hog rings.
7. Pull the seat backrest trim cover to the lower cutout in the seat backrest.
8. Install the lower row of hog rings.
9. Position the side air bag wire harness to the seat backrest frame.







10. Install the shield onto the side air bag module.







11. 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.
12. Make sure the electrical connector is securely fastened to the side air bag module.







13. Position the side air bag module and shield into the seat backrest cushion.

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.
- 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 AS A UNIT.







14. Position the side air bag module studs, with the shield still in place, through the seat backrest mounting bracket holes.
- Do not pinch the side air bag module wiring harness between the side air bag module and the mounting bracket.

CAUTION: Make sure the side air bag wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the mounting bracket.







15. Route the side air bag module wire harness and install the side air bag nuts and tighten in the sequence shown.
1 Route the side air bag module wire harness to the back side of the side air bag mounting bracket, making sure it is not pinched between the side air bag module and the mounting bracket.
2 Install the side air bag nut.
3 Install the side air bag nut.
4 Install the side air bag nut.

CAUTION:
- The retaining nuts of the side air bag module must be tightened in the sequence described.
- Make sure the side air bag wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the mounting bracket.







16. Install the side air bag stud covers.







17. Position the side air bag shield to the seat backrest frame.
1 Apply new tape to the side air bag shield.
2 Position the side air bag module wire harness so that it will fit loosely between the side air bag shield and the mounting bracket.
3 Position the side air bag shield to the seat backrest frame keeping it in place with the tape.
- Check that the side air bag module wire harness fits loosely between the side air bag shield and the mounting bracket and is not pinched.







18. Route the side air bag wire harness and install the pin-type retainers to the seat back frame.







19. Unroll the seat back trim cover to position the deployment chute around the side air bag module.







20. 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 AS A UNIT.
- IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE IS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED AND COMPLETELY ZIPPED, THE SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY.







21. Zip the air bag deployment chute completely closed, then position the zipper tail at the top 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: Be sure the side air bag deployment chute is correctly positioned before proceeding.







22. Position the deployment chute tail and side air bag wire harness and tie-strap them in place.
23. Unroll the seat back trim cover to the bottom row of hog rings.







24. Install the swing rods back into the seat back trim cover sleeves.







25. Reaching between the seat back trim cover and the seat back pad, at the middle row of hog rings, position the top of the swing rods under the listing wire in the seat back pad.

NOTE: The seat back trim cover has been inverted for clarity.







26. Install new hog rings onto the swing rods (one shown).
27. Pull the seat backrest trim cover completely down and connect the hook and loop fastener to the seat back cushion.







28. Reattach the seat back trim cover lower J-clips.







29. Position the seat back to the seat bottom and route the wires and cables.
1 Position the seat back to the seat bottom.
2 Pull the side air bag module wire harness through the seat bottom.
3 Pull the lumbar support cable through the seat bottom.







30. Align the seat back to the seat bottom. Install the bolt.

CAUTION: When positioning the seat or installing the bottom to the seat back, be careful not to damage the seat back pivot and any of the wires or cables from the seat back to the seat bottom. This can cause damage to one of the seat components.







31. Install the bolts.

CAUTION: When positioning the seat or installing the bottom to the seat back, be careful not to damage the seat back pivot and any of the wires or cables from the seat back to the seat bottom. This can cause damage to one of the seat components.







32. Route the side air bag module wire harness.
1 Slide the side air bag wire harness onto the finger clip.
2 Install the side air bag wire harness pin-type retainer into the seat bottom frame.







33. Connect the lumbar support cable assembly.
1 Install the cable end ball to the cable end retainer.
2 Insert the lumbar cable sleeve into the adjustment cable sleeve slot.







34. Install the push pin holder to the seat bottom frame and insert the lumbar support cable.







35. Install the seat bottom lower side shield into the seat bottom frame.
1 Align the seat bottom lower side shield retaining clips to the seat bottom.
2 Push in on the lower side shield, seating the clips (one shown) into the seat bottom frame.







36. Install the lower side shield screw.







37. Install the lower side shield retaining screw and the lumbar support handle.







38. Connect the power seat switch electrical connector.







39. Position the seat track to the seat bottom frame. Install the four bolts.







40. Connect the seat motor electrical connector.
41. Install the seat backrest.
42. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.

43. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

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.