Side Air Bag Module
SIDE AIR BAG MODULESpecial Tool(s):
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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.
- Seat side air bag modules with damaged covers must be replaced.
- The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE:
- If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system is being serviced, the air bag system must be deactivated.
- Restraint system diagnostic tools MUST be installed under the seats in the seat side air bag (if equipped) and safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) to floor connectors.
- Diagnostics or repairs are not to be carried out on a seat equipped with a seat side air bag with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose or repair a seat concern when equipped with a seat side air bag, the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed in the seat side air bag electrical connectors. The restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- If a seat side air bag deployment took place a new seat back pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be installed. Install a new seat back frame if necessary.
- When installing a new seat side air bag module after deployment, refer to 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 carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- The driver seat is shown, the passenger seat is similar.
- A seat with climate control and manual lumbar is shown, all others are similar.
1. WARNING: 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 or RCM, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
The front impact severity sensor is located under the hood latch bracket.
The first row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located under the seat, beneath the carpet.
The second row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the C-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).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.
Remove the seat on the side with the affected side air bag module.
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4. 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).
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.
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustrations and tables.
Item 1: Recliner Handle Cover Removal Note
1. Release the recliner handle cover tab and remove the cover.
Item 9: Side Air Bag Module Connector Removal Note
1. Separate the side air bag module electrical connector and wire harness pin-type retainers from the seat riser and cushion pan.
Item 10: Climate Control Seat Duct Removal Note
1. NOTE: Due to seat options, some components, connectors and harnesses may or may not be present.
If equipped, separate the climate control duct and disconnect the backrest thermal electric device electrical connector.
2. NOTE: Due to seat options, some components, connectors and harnesses may or may not be present.
If equipped, disconnect the seat cushion heated seat element.
Item 22: Backrest Trim Cover Removal Note
1. 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).
Release the seat back trim cover lower J-clips.
2. CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook and loop strip, or the hook and loop strip could be torn from the seat back foam.
Invert the backrest trim cover in an inside out fashion to the row of hog rings.
- Placing a hand between the seat backrest trim cover and pad, carefully separate the hook and loop strips.
3. Release the side air bag module deployment chute clip.
Item 23: Side Air Bag Module Harness Removal Note
1. Separate the side air bag module wire harness pin-type retainers. Route out the wire harness, making note of the routing for installation.
Item 25: Side Air Bag Module Removal Note
1. WARNING: Do not disconnect the wire connector at the seat side air bag module. This is a permanent connection. Doing so may result in accidental air bag deployment, which may result in personal injury.
Pulling the backrest foam pad aside, remove the side air bag module with wire harness.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
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1. 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).
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.
Install the parts in the order indicated in the illustrations and tables.
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before continuing with the installation portion of this procedure.
Install the seat on the side with the affected side air bag.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
4. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
5. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
Item 1: Seat Side Air Bag Module Installation Note
1. 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.
- Do not disconnect the wire connector at the seat side air bag module. This is a permanent connection. Doing so may result in accidental air bag deployment, which may result in personal injury.
Position the side air bag module onto the front seat backrest frame mounting bracket.
Item 3: Side Air Bag Module Harness Installation Note
1. Route the side air bag module wire harness to the seat backrest frame.
Item 4: Backrest Trim Cover Installation Note
1. WARNING: Check the side air bag deployment chute and clips for damage. The deployment chute and clips must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute or clips, the seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed new as a unit.
Position the deployment chute and clips through the backrest foam pad.
2. WARNING: If the air bag deployment chute is not properly positioned and completely closed, the side air bag may not deploy properly.
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.
3. WARNING: If the air bag deployment chute is not properly positioned and completely closed, the side air bag may not deploy properly.
Attach the deployment chute clips and hook and loop strips.
- 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, but not the top or bottom, of the side air bag module.
4. Roll the seat backrest trim cover down and reattach the lower J-clips.
- Make sure any necessary wire harnesses, connectors or ducts are through the trim cover openings.
Item 16: Climate Control Seat Duct Installation Note
1. NOTE: Due to seat options, some components, connectors and harnesses may or may not be present.
If equipped, attach the climate control duct and connect the backrest thermal electric device electrical connector.
2. NOTE: Due to seat options, some components, connectors and harnesses may or may not be present.
If equipped, connect the seat cushion heated seat element.
Item 17: Side Air Bag Module Connector Installation Note
1. Attach the side air bag module electrical connector and wire harness pin-type retainers to the seat riser and cushion pan.