Removal

NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected and the ignition switch is at ON or ACC position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.









1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT
a. Remove the bolt and seat belt lap outer anchor.
b. Remove the 4 bolts.
c. Disconnect the side airbag connector and power seat connector at the position shown in the illustration.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

d. Remove the front seat.






2. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK BOARD
Remove the 2 screws and front seatback board.






3. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 yellow hooks and a black hook at the position shown in the illustration.
b. Remove the 2 clamps for wire harness of the side airbag installed under the seat, then pull out the wire harness.
c. Remove the side airbag connector from the bracket under the seat.






d. Remove the 2 nuts at the position shown in the illustration and remove the side airbag assembly.

CAUTION:
- Do not store the side airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing down.
- Never disassemble the side airbag assembly.