Side Air Bag Module

REMOVAL

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.
^ 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 AFTERWARDS.
^ NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ 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.
^ PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENT OR SYSTEM TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS.
^ 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).

NOTE:
^ When replacing the side air bag after deployment, refer to: Body and Frame / Seats for additional information concerning the installation of a new side air bag.

^ 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. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. Remove the seat from the vehicle.







3. Remove the seat back trim panel.
1 Pull and release the pin-type retainers at the bottom of the seat back trim panel.
2 While pushing in at the top of the seat back trim panel, slide it down to disengage the J-hooks.
3 Pull out evenly at the top of the seat back trim panel and remove it.
4 Inspect the seat back trim panel J-hooks and pin-type retainers for damage.

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).

CAUTION: When removing the seat back trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the seat back trim panel J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat back trim panel.







4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.







5. Separate the pin-type retainers from the seat back frame as indicated.







6. Remove the seat back trim cover J-clips indicated.







7. Reposition the seat back trim cover and pad and remove the side air bag module retaining nut cover.







8. Push the wire harness and grommet through the seat back frame.







9. Remove the side air bag module 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 nuts.







10. With one hand on the side air bag module, position the seat back trim cover and pad forward enough to access the side air bag module.







11. Remove the side air bag module from the deployment chute.
1 Separate the side air bag module and deployment chute from the seat back mounting bracket.
2 Pull the side air bag module mounting studs back through the deployment chute openings and remove the side air bag module from the deployment chute.







12. Disconnect and remove the side air bag module.
1 Slide the side air bag electrical connector locking clip to disengage it.
2 Release the two connector tabs (one shown) by pushing in on them and disconnect the side air bag module.
3 Remove the side air bag module.

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.

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. 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.







2. Make sure the electrical connector is securely fastened to the side air bag module.
3. Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute.
^ Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute with the alignment pin offset to the top and the electrical connector to the bottom of the seat back. This will position the alignment pin correctly when the side air bag module and deployment chute are mounted to the seat back frame mounting bracket.
^ The side air bag module mounting studs must come through the deployment chute stud openings.

WARNING:
^ INSPECT THE MOUNTING SURFACES OF THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 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 INTO THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE, 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 FOR DAMAGE. THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE MUST NOT BE REPAIRED. IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE, 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, THE SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY.

NOTE: The alignment pin will only allow the side air bag module to be installed to the seat back mounting bracket one way.







4. Install the side air bag module onto the front seat back frame mounting bracket.
^ The deployment chute should not have any wrinkles or folds where it contacts the seat back frame mounting bracket.
^ Tighten the retaining nuts to specification.

WARNING: INSPECT THE MOUNTING SURFACES OF THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET FOR ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS, BEFORE INSTALLING THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE/DEPLOYMENT CHUTE ASSEMBLY. 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.







5. Pull the wire harness back through the hole in the seat back frame and seat the grommet.







6. Reposition the seat back pad and trim cover to the seat back frame.







7. Attach the side air bag retaining nuts cover.
^ Check that all three attaching clips on the side air bag nuts cover are correctly installed around the side air bag mounting bracket.







8. Attach the seat back trim cover J-clips.







9. Install the Pin-type retainers indicated.







10. Connect the electrical connectors.







11. Install the seat back trim panel.
1 Angle the top of the seat back trim panel inward and up to engage the upper J-hooks to the seat back frame.
2 While holding the seat back trim panel up, align the pin-type retainers at the bottom of the seat back trim panel and install them into the seat back frame.

CAUTION: Inspect the seat back trim panel J-hooks for damage. If damaged, install a new seat back trim panel.

12. Install the seat in the vehicle.
13. Connect the battery ground cable.
14. Prove out the air bag system.