Side Impact Airbag

REMOVAL




1. Before attempting any service procedure refer to the warnings at the beginning.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
3. Remove the ignition key.
4. Remove the door trim panel.




5. Disconnect the side impact airbag squib harness connector (2) from the side impact airbag.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the squib connector wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the side airbag inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of the squib wires and their connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.

6. Drill out the mounting rivets (1) for the side impact airbag.
7. Remove the side impact airbag from the door.

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED.

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.
6. Install the ignition key.
7. Do not reconnect the negative battery cable at this time. Perform the Supplemental Restraint System verification test procedure after servicing any Supplemental Restraint System component. Supplemental Restraints Verification Test