Removal and Installation
Side Airbag Assembly:
REMOVAL
NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected and the ignition switch is at ON or ACC position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT
a. Remove the 2 seat track covers and 4 bolts.
b. Disconnect the connectors under the front seat.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
c. Remove the front seat.
2. REMOVE HEADREST
3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT AIRBAG DOOR
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 covers.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 2 bolts.
c. Slide up the front seat airbag door and remove it.
4. Power adjuster type:
REMOVE POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOBS
5. Manual adjuster type:
REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER KNOB
Remove the screw and reclining adjuster knob.
6. Power adjuster type:
REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Remove the 4 screws and front seat cushion shield.
7. Manual adjuster type:
REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Remove the 3 screws and front seat cushion shield.
8. Power adjuster type:
REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
Remove the 2 screws and front seat cushion inner shield.
9. Manual adjuster type:
REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
Remove the 2 screws and front seat cushion inner shield.
10. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS FOR SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY FROM SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the band clamps.
b. Pull out the wire harness of the side airbag assembly and seat heater (w/ seat heater).
11. REMOVE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the LH reclining adjuster inside cover set screw.
b. Disconnect the wire harness of the side airbag assembly from the LH reclining adjuster inside cover.
c. Remove the 3 hog rings.
d. Remove the 4 bolts and move the seatback assembly a little upward.
NOTE: Do not apply unnatural force to the airbag wire harness.
e. Remove the seatback assembly.
NOTE: Take care not to let the airbag wire harness catch on the seat adjuster assembly, as this can damage the airbag wire harness.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
a. Temporarily install the seatback assembly.
b. Set the wire harness of the side airbag assembly to the LH reclining adjuster inside cover, as shown.
c. Install the LH reclining adjuster inside cover set screw.
d. Install the 4 bolts.
Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
NOTE:
- Make sure that the seatback assembly is installed with the specified torque.
- If the seatback assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the seatback assembly with a new one.
- When installing the seatback assembly, take care it is not pinched between other parts.
e. Install 3 new hog rings, as shown in the illustration.
HINT: When installing the hog rings, take care to prevent wrinkles as much as possible.
2. SET WIRE HARNESS FOR SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
a. Set the wire harness of the side airbag assembly and seat heater (w/ seat heater).
b. Install the band clamps, as shown in the illustration.
3. Power adjuster type:
INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
Install the front seat cushion inner shield with the 2 screws.
4. Manual adjuster type:
INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
Install the front seat cushion inner shield with the 2 screws.
5. Power adjuster type:
INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Install the front seat cushion shield with the 4 screws.
6. Manual adjuster type:
INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Install the front seat cushion shield with the 3 screws.
7. Power adjuster type:
INSTALL POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOBS
8. Manual adjuster type:
INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER KNOB
Install the reclining adjuster knob with the screw.
9. INSTALL FRONT SEAT AIRBAG DOOR
a. Slide down the front seat airbag door and install it.
b. Install the front seat airbag door with the 2 screws.
Torque: 4.7 N.m (48 kgf.cm, 42 in.lbf)
10. INSTALL HEADREST
11. INSTALL FRONT SEAT
a. Mount the front seat to the vehicle.
NOTE: When mounting the seat to the vehicle, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
b. Connect the connectors under the front seat.
c. Slide the front seat to the front most position.
NOTE: Make sure that seat adjuster locks.
d. Tighten the bolts on the rear side temporarily, starting from the bolt on the inner side tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
e. Slide the seat to the rearmost position to install the bolts on the front side.
Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)