Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Disable the supplemental restraint system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, driver airbag, passenger airbag, front impact sensor, side impact sensor, side curtain airbag, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury.





1. Verify the negative battery cable (2) is disconnected before proceeding. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.




2. Position the side impact airbag to the door.
3. Install new mounting rivets (1) for the side impact airbag.

NOTE: Use only the proper rivets when reinstalling the side impact airbag.

4. Connect the squib connector (2).

CAUTION: Use caution when connecting the squib harness connector to the side impact airbag receptacle. Improper assembly of these connectors can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.

5. Install the door trim panel. Door Trim Panel - Installation.
6. Install the ignition key.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST. FOR THE SYSTEM TEST, Supplemental Restraints Verification Test