Side Impact Reinforcement

Side Impact Reinforcement

Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE(R)) Tube

NOTE: The Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE(R)) tube is a 2-piece assembly, right or left side can be replaced individually.











1. Remove the front seats and center console assembly.

2. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel and scuff plate(s).

3. Remove the rear seat bottom assembly.
- Release the 2 locking tabs at the front of the seat cushion and remove the seat.

4. Remove the rear carpet.
- Remove the 2 pushpins and remove the carpet.

5. Remove and discard the 4 Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE(R)) tube-to-floor bolts from the affected side and remove the SPACE(R) tube assembly.
- Remove the center mounting nuts and position aside the sensor bracket.

Installation

1. NOTICE: Center mounting stud(s) torque needs to rechecked after removing the nuts. Studs need to maintain torque value of 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

Position the SPACE(R) tube and install new tube-to-floor bolts.

- Install the sensor bracket and center mounting nuts.

- Tighten all fasteners to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

2. Install the lower B-pillar trim panel and scuff plate(s).

3. Install the front seats and center console assembly.