Side Air Bag Module

FRONT SEAT

DRIVER SIDE : Side air bag module


WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdrivers, tools, etc.) on the seat during seatback repair. It can lead to personal injury if the side air bag should accidentally deploy.

CAUTION:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Handle the side air bag module carefully. During disassembly, always hold the side air bag module, do not let it hang by the wire harness.
- Always work from the side or back of the seatback assembly, do not work in front of seat.
- Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the seat assembly.
- Replace the side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not insert any objects into the side air bag module.
- Do not attempt to disassemble the side air bag module.
- Do not expose the side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 93�C (200�F).
- Do not expose the side air bag module to any oil, grease, detergent or water.
- During disassembly, do not damage the seatback board, chutes, connectors, retainers, clips, module harness or the side air bag module.
NOTE:
- If the vehicle has been involved in a collision and the side air bag has deployed, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.
- For side air bag module removal and installation, seatback trim and seatback pad must be removed.

REMOVAL

1.Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to "DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation Seat Assembly" Removal And Installation - Seat Assembly.
2.Remove the seatback board. Refer to "DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation Seatback Board" Removal And Installation - Seatback Board.





3.Release the J-clips (A) holding the seatback trim (1) to the seatback frame.
4.Remove the rear hinge cover (1).
5.Unclip the side air bag module harness at locations (D).
(B) Harness connector for the lumbar support assembly (if equipped)
(C) Harness connector for the reclining motor (if equipped)
(E) Harness clips (if equipped)
NOTE:
Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.





6.From the bottom of the seat.
a.Unclip the side air bag module harness (1) at locations (A).
NOTE:
Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.
b.Disconnect the harness connector (B) from the seatback heater (if equipped).





7.Release the headrest holder locks as shown and remove the headrest holders.

CAUTION:
Before removing/installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).





8.Remove and discard the two side air bag module nuts (A).
(1) Side air bag module

CAUTION:
Do not reuse the side air bag module nuts.
9.Disengage the side air bag module studs from the seatback frame and lift the seatback cushion trim and seatback pad as an assembly to remove from the seatback frame.





10.Open the seatback cushion and release the side air bag module studs (A) protruding through holes in the chute (B).
11.Pull the side air bag module (1) out of the chute (B) and remove from the seatback trim.

CAUTION:





- Replace the front passenger air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not strike the front passenger air bag module.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Inspect seatback pad, seatback trim and seatback trim chutes. Replace if damaged.
- Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.
- Always route side air bag module harness in original location. Replace any deformed or damaged clips with same type and color. Always install clips in the original location in the harness.
- After installation is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected causing the air bag warning lamp to illuminate.
- If a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunction parts, perform the SRS final check. Refer to "SRS Final Check" SRS Final Check.





- When installing the side air bag module, make sure the side air bag chute (2) is pulled over the outboard surface of the side air bag module (3). Make sure there are no wrinkles and the chute is not folded, twisted or pinched.
(1) Seatback pad
(4) Frame
(5) Seatback board
White arrow indicates : Front

- Tighten the side air bag nuts to specification. Refer to "DRIVER SIDE : Exploded View" Exploded View.

CAUTION:
- Do not reuse side air bag module nuts.