Limited

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.
^ 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 SEAT 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 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 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.
^ If a side air bag deployment took place the seat back pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be replaced. The seat back frame should be replaced as necessary.
^ Be sure to read and follow all air bag warnings in Seat-Front Bucket, Limited, Disassembly and Assembly.

1. Disassemble the seat.







2. Remove the head restraint.
1. Press the head restraint release button.
2. Remove the head restraint







3. Unhook the seat backrest trim cover J-clip.

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).

4. Roll the seat backrest trim cover to the first row of hog rings.
5. Remove and discard the hog rings.







6. Roll the seat backrest trim cover to the second row of hog rings.







7. Remove and discard the hog rings.
8. If equipped, roll the seat backrest trim cover to the side air bag deployment chute.







9. If equipped, unzip the side air bag deployment chute.







10. Roll the seat backrest trim cover to the top row of hog rings.







11. Remove and discard the hog rings.







12. If equipped, remove the side air bag wiring harness wire tie.







13. If equipped, through the seat backrest cushion opening, position the side air bag module aside.
^ Remove the 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 used, then reuse the side air bag module retaining nuts.







14. If equipped, remove the side air bag module.
1. Slide the side air bag module electrical connector clip.
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.
15. Finish inverting the seat backrest trim cover.







16. Unhook the seat backrest foam J-clip.







17. Remove the head restraint guide sleeves.
1. Position the seat backrest cushion to gain access to the head restraint guide sleeves.
2. Press the head restraint guide sleeve tabs.
3. Remove the head restraint guide sleeve.
^ Remove the head restraint guide sleeves from the seat backrest trim cover and inspect them for damage.

NOTE: Removing the head restraint guide sleeves will also remove the seat backrest trim cover and the seat backrest foam.







18. Remove the wire tie.







19. Remove the lumbar support adjuster.
1. Open the tabs enough to remove the tension on the listing wires.
2. Remove the listing wires.
3. Remove the lumbar support adjuster.







20. If equipped, and if necessary, remove the seat backrest heating element from the seat backrest foam.

CAUTION: Any time the seat backrest heating element is removed from the seat backrest foam, the foam must be replaced.







21. If equipped, remove the side air bag wiring harness.
^ Disconnect the pin-type retainers from the seat backrest frame.

ASSEMBLY

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.
^ 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 NEW AS A UNIT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ THE DEPLOYMENT SEAM CANNOT BE REPAIRED OR RESEWN. A TRIM COVER REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE BOLSTER OR SIDE FACING MUST BE REPLACED AS A UNIT.
^ IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE IS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED AND COMPLETELY ZIPPED, THE SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY 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. If equipped, install the side air bag wiring harness.
^ Connect the pin-type retainers to the seat backrest frame.







2. If equipped, and if necessary, install the seat backrest heating element.







3. Install the lumbar support adjuster.
1. Position the lumbar support adjuster.
2. Install the listing wires.
3. Close the tabs enough to place tension on the listing wires without bending them.







4. Install the wire tie.
5. Position the seat backrest foam on the seat backrest frame.







6. Install the head restraint guide sleeves.

NOTE: The head restraint guide sleeves are keyed; make sure they are aligned with the seat backrest frame and the head restraint guide bars before installing them in the seat backrest trim cover.







7. Hook the seat backrest foam J-clip.







8. If equipped, connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
1. Plug the electrical connector into the side air bag module.
2. Slide the locking clip into position.
9. If equipped, make sure the side air bag module electrical connector is securely fastened to the side air bag module.







10. If equipped, install the side air bag module onto the front seat back frame mounting bracket, being sure the side air bag wiring harness is located behind the seat backrest frame.
1 Position the side air bag module onto the front seat back mounting bracket.
2 Install the side air bag module retaining nut.
3 Install the side air bag module retaining nut.
4 Install the side air bag module retaining nut.

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.

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







11. If equipped, install the side air bag wiring harness wire tie.







12. Unroll die seat backrest trim cover to the top row of hog rings.







13. Install the hog rings.
14. If equipped, roll the seat back trim cover to position the deployment chute around the side air bag module.







15. If equipped, 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 NEW AS A UNIT.
^ IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE IS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED AND COMPLETELY ZIPPED, THE SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY.







16. Zip the air bag deployment chute completely closed, then position the zipper tails at the top and bottom 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 properly positioned, before proceeding to Step 17.







17. Unroll the seat backrest trim cover to the second row of hog rings.







18. Install the hog rings.
19. Unroll the seat backrest trim cover to the bottom row of hog rings.
20. Install the hog rings.







21. Hook the seat backrest trim cover J-clip.

NOTE: If equipped, make sure that the seat backrest heating element wire is aligned with and off-set from the lower seat backrest trim cover J-clip.







22. Install the head restraint.
1. Press the head restraint release button.
2. Install the head restraint.
23. Assemble the seat.

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