Side Airbag

Side Airbag

Removal

WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side airbags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions. Health and Safety Precautions

2. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the backrest cover, only position it up enough to access the side air bag.

Remove the backrest cover.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Cover.

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4. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.

Torque: 6 Nm







Installation

1. WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag, air bag cavity, mounting surface and deployment chute for damage or the presence of foreign material. Remove all foreign material. Install a new side air bag if it is damaged. Install a new seat backrest trim cover and deployment chute if the deployment chute is damaged. Position the deployment chute properly and make sure it is closed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.