Limited

DISASSEMBLY

WARNING:
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE.
^ 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 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 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 VEHICLE SHOP MANUAL 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: 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.

1. Remove the seat track.

NOTE: Be sure to read and follow all air bag warnings.







2. Disconnect the power seat switch electrical connector.







3. Disconnect the seat cushion trim cover J-clip.







4. Remove the front seat cushion side shield rear screw.







5. Remove the front seat cushion side shield screws.







6. Disconnect the front seat cushion side shield.

CAUTION: Use care when disconnecting the seat cushion side shield from the seat cushion frame so the tabs on the seat cushion side shield are not damaged.







7. Disconnect the lumbar support control switch electrical connector.







8. Disconnect the lumbar support adjusting hoses from the adjusting switch.







9. Remove the front seat cushion side shield.







10. Disconnect the seat cushion trim cover J-clip.







11. Remove the seat backrest pivot cover.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the seat backrest pivot cover.
12. Position the seat backrest forward.







13. Remove the seat backrest recliner roll pins.
14. If equipped, disconnect the seat backrest heating element electrical connector.







15. Remove the seat backrest.
1. Remove the seat backrest pivot roll pins.
2. Remove the seat backrest.
^ Guide the lumbar support adjusting hose, seat backrest heating element electrical connector and the side air bag wiring harness through the opening in the seat cushion trim cover.

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.

ASSEMBLY







1. Connect the seat backrest.
1. Position the seat backrest.
^ Guide the lumbar support adjusting hose, seat backrest heating element electrical connector and the side air bag wiring harness through the opening in the seat cushion trim cover.
2. Install the seat backrest pivot roll pins.

CAUTION: When positioning the seat or installing the bottom of 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.


2. If equipped, connect the seat backrest heating element electrical connector.
3. Position the seat backrest forward.







4. Install the seat backrest recliner roll pins.







5. Install the seat backrest pivot cover.
1. Position the seat backrest pivot cover.
2. Install the screws.







6. Hook the seat cushion trim cover J-clip.







7. Position the front seat cushion side shield.
^ Feed the power seat switch electrical connector through the opening in the seat cushion trim cover.







8. Connect the lumbar support adjusting hoses to the adjusting switch.







9. Connect the lumbar support control switch electrical connector.







10. Connect the front seat cushion side shield.

CAUTION: Use care when connecting the seat cushion side shield to the seat cushion frame so the tabs on the seat cushion side shield are not damaged.







11. Install the front seat cushion side shield screws.







12. Install the front seat cushion side shield rear screw.







13. Hook the seat cushion trim cover J-clip.







14. Connect the power seat switch electrical connector.
15. Install the seat track.

NOTE: Be sure to read and follow all air bag warnings.