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 back board.
- When using a clip removal tool to remove the seat back board, take care not to damage the air bag harness.
2. Disconnect side air bag module connector by sliding tab.




3. Pull up the seat back trim.
4. Remove the nuts securing the inner cloth with seat back frame. Then pull up the inner cloth.
5. Remove the seat back trim.




6. Remove the torx nuts coated with bonding agent from the side air bag module.
7. Remove side air bag connector. Side air bag module can then be removed.




CAUTION:
- Always place the air bag module standing with the stud bolt side setting bottom.
- 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. Install side air bag connector.




3. Install the seat back trim.
4. Secure the inner cloth which covers the side air bag module with nuts.




5. Connect side air bag module connector.
6. Install seat back board with new clips.
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.)