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Removal and Installation




REMOVAL

CAUTION:

- Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
- Always work from the rear of air bag module.




1. Remove seat back board.
- When using a clip removal tool to remove the seat back finisher, take care not to damage the air bag harness.
2. Disconnect side air bag module connector.
3. Pull up the seat back trim.
4. Remove the nuts securing the inner cloth which covers side airbag module. Then pull up the inner cloth.
5. Remove the screws securing the seat back finisher. Then remove the seat back finisher.
6. Remove the torx nuts coated with bonding agent from side air bag module.
7. Remove harness clips. Side air bag module can then be removed.




CAUTION:
- Always place air bag module with the stud bolt side facing down.
- Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
- The torx nuts are coated with bonding agent. Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new coated nuts.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module connector.




- Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 °C (194 °F).
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.
- After air bag inflates, the front seat should be replaced if damaged.

INSTALLATION




1. Install side air bag module on front seat with new torx nuts Coated with bonding agent.
2. Secure the side air bag module harness with new harness clips.
3. Install the seat back finisher with screws.
4. Secure the inner cloth which covers the side air bag module and seat back finisher with nuts.
5. Connect side air bag module connector.
6. Install seat back board with new clips.
- Ensure harness is not caught between seat back board and seat back.
7. Connect both battery cables.
8. Go to "SRS Operation Check" and perform self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT-II or air bag warning lamp.)