Side Air Bag: Service and Repair

SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Review the seats replacement procedure in the body section of the manual before performing repair or service

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least three minutes before beginning work.2




2. Disconnect the side airbag harness 2P connector (A).
3. Remove the seat assembly and seat-back cover.




4. Remove the two mounting nuts (A) and the side airbag (B).

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be sure to install the harness Wires so that they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.

NOTE:
- If the side airbag lid is affxey by a tape, remove the tape.
- Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.
- Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified torque when you replace a side airbag.
- Make sure that the seat-back cover is installed properly Improper installation may prevent the proper deployment.

1. Place the new side airbag on the seat back-frame. Tighten the side airbag mounting nuts.
2. Install the new seat-back cover.
3. Install the seat assembly, then connect the side airbag harness 2P connector.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
5. After installing the side airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON: the SRS indicator light should blink for about six seconds and then go off.
6. Recline and slide the front seat forward fully, make sure the harness wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.