Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
- Always work from the rear of air bag module.

1. Open seat back zipper to access module.
2. Pull up the seat back trim.
3. Remove the nuts securing the outer and inner reinforcement rods which secure the outer and inner reinforcement cloth.
4. Remove the Torx nuts coated with bonding agent from front side air bag module.
5. Remove harness clips. Front side air bag module can then be removed.




CAUTION:
- Always place front side air bag module with the stud bolt side facing down.
- Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
- The Torx nuts are coated with bonding agent. Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new coated nuts.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module connector.




- Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 °C (194 °F).
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.
- After air bag inflates, the front seat should be replaced if damaged.

INSTALLATION

1. Install front side air bag module on front seat with new Torx nuts coated with bonding agent.
2. Secure the front side air bag module harness with new harness clips.
3. Secure nuts for the outer and inner cloth which covers the side air bag module.
4. Close the seat back zipper.
- Ensure harness is not caught between seat back board and seat back.

5. Connect both battery cables.
6. Go to "SRS Operation Check" and perform self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT-II or air bag warning lamp.)