Side Impact Module Replacement - LH

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Move the seat to the full forward position.
3. Remove the seat belt post rear cover (1) from front section (2).




4. Reach under the seat and locate the zipper (1).
5. Unzip the seat cushion cover from the bottom to the top.
6. When unzipped completely two fasteners holding the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module to the seat will be exposed.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the center fastener from side impact module inflator. If center fastener is removed this could cause the side air bag to deploy improperly, or unnecessary air bag system repairs.




7. Remove the two fasteners (1) from inflatable restraint side impact inflator module. Top and bottom fasteners only.

Preliminary, Early Release Information:

8. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (1) from seat (2).
9. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) from the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module electrical connector (5).
10. Remove the electrical connector (5) from inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: After a deployment or replacement both retainer fasteners (3, 6) must be replaced, to insure proper inflator module positioning.

Preliminary, Early Release Information:

1. Install a new inflatable restraint retainer push in fastener (6) to inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (1) when replacing module.
2. Install a new retaining fastener (3) to seat (2) when replacing module.
3. Install the electrical connector (5) to the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (1).
4. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) to the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module electrical connector (5).
5. Install the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (1) to seat (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




6. Install the two fasteners (1) to the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module.

Tighten
Tighten the inflatable restraint front seat module nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




7. Pull the zipper (1) from the top to the bottom to connect seat cushion cover together again.




8. Install the seat belt post rear cover (1) to the front section (2).
9. Install the seat to original position.
10. Enable the SIR system.