Front Side Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation

Front Side Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal And Installation

WARNING: When handling an air bag (inflator) module, be sure to read Precautions for Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components and observe each instruction. Failure to follow them could cause damage to air bag (inflator) module or result in personal injury.

NOTE: Refer to Repair and Inspection Required after Accident before replacing a deployed air bag.

Removal
1. Disable air bag system.
2. Disconnect front side air bag harness connector (1).






3. Remove fitting item (1) at bottom part of backboard (2) and turn over bottom part of backboard.
4. Remove screws (3) and remove backboard.






5. Remove nut (1) and remove brackets (2).
6. Remove hook (3) of back trim and turn over back trim.






7. Disconnect front side air bag (inflator) module connector (1) as show in figure.
a. Release lock (2).
b. Disconnect connector with lock released.

8. Remove side air bag (inflator) module nuts (4) and remove side air bag (inflator) module (3).






Installation
Reverse removal procedure, noting the following points.
- Lock connector for air bag (inflator) module securely.
- Tighten front side air bag (inflator) module mounting nuts (1) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Front side air bag (inflator) module mounting nut (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)






- Enable air bag system.