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 the air bag module.

1. Remove seat.
2. Remove the headrest.





3. Remove the lumbar support handle (if equipped).
4. Remove the seat back board.

- When using a clip removal tool to remove the seat back board, take care not to damage the air bag harness.

5. Disconnect the seat back trim cover J-clips from seat back 12 frame.





6. Remove the headrest guide tubes.





7. Remove the nuts securing the inner cloth with seat back frame. Then pull up the inner cloth.
8. Remove the seat back trim cover and foam
9. Remove the seatback friction cover (plastic bag).
10. Disconnect the side air bag harness.






11. Remove the Torx nuts coated with bonding agent from the side air bag, remove the side air bag module.





CAUTION:
- Always place the 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, all parts of front seat back (including front seat back frame) should be replaced.

INSTALLATION





1. Install side air bag module on seat back frame with new torx nuts coated with bonding agent.
2. Connect side air bag connector.
3. Install seat back finisher with screw.





4. Secure the inner cloth which covers the side air bag module with nuts.
5. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT-II or warning lamp check).