Side Air Bag Module

SIDE AIR BAG MODULE







Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE:
- If a side air bag deployment took place, a new side air bag module and bolt must be installed. The side air bag module bracket on the seat back frame should be inspected and replaced if necessary.
- When installing a new side air bag after deployment, refer to Seats for additional information concerning the installation of a new side air bag.
- The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- RH shown, LH similar.

1. Depower the SRS.
2. Detach the side air bag module bolt cover.

3. NOTE: Note the position of the side air bag module locator hook in the side air bag module bracket (on the seat back frame) for installation.

Remove the bolt and lift up and out, to detach the side air bag module from the seat back.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

4. Slide and disengage the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.

5. WARNING:
- Inspect the seat side air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad for any foreign material. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
- If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

6. Repower the SRS