Drivers Side/Passengers Side Head-Level Airbag, Removing and Installing

Drivers side/passengers side head-level airbag, removing and installing

NOTE:
- Slight changes may have to be made to removal and installation procedures, depending upon equipment installed in vehicle.
- Obtain radio code before disconnecting battery.
- After connecting battery, vehicle options (radio, clock, electric window regulator) must be checked according to repair manual and/or user manual.

Removing

CAUTION: Before working on electrical system: Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap.

- Remove seat.
- Remove backrest frame.
- Loosen backrest cover in area of airbag - 1 -.
- Remove bolts - 2 -.

CAUTION: Electrostatic charges may result in involuntary deployment of airbag. Therefore, mechanic must be electrostatically discharged before disconnecting ignition- and Ground (GND) wires. This is done e.g. by briefly grasping chassis or door striker.

- Disconnect connector - 3 - from airbag unit.







- Remove airbag module from backrest frame - 4 -.







Installing
- Installation is reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Make sure no one is in vehicle.

- Switch on ignition.
- Close doors.
- Connect battery ground (GND) strap