Side Air Bag: Service and Repair

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SIDE IMPACT MODULE REPLACEMENT - FRONT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9.

CAUTION:
- Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
- Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:
- The seat cushion frame
- The seat recliner, if equipped
- The seat adjuster
- The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

1. Move the seat to the full forward position.
2. Remove the seat belt post rear cover (1) from front section (2).




3. Partially remove the seat back cover (1).
4. When the seat back cover is opened all the way, the 2 fasteners securing the side impact module to the seat will be exposed.




5. Remove only the top and the bottom fasteners (1) from the side impact inflator module.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the center fastener from side impact module inflator. If center fastener is removed this could cause the side air bag to deploy improperly, or unnecessary air bag system repairs.




6. Remove the side impact inflator module (1) from the seat (2).
7. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.
8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the electrical connector (5) on the side impact inflator module.
9. Remove the electrical connector (5) from the side impact inflator module (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install a new retainer push-in fastener (6) to the side impact inflator module (1) when replacing the module.

IMPORTANT: Replace both retainer fasteners (3,6) to insure proper inflator module positioning.

2. Install a new retaining fastener (3) to the seat (2) when replacing the module.
3. Install the electrical connector (5) to the side impact inflator module (1).
4. Install the CPA (4) to the electrical connector (5) on the side impact inflator module.
5. Install the side impact inflator module (1) to the seat (2).




6. Install the 2 fasteners (1) to the side impact inflator module. Secure the module with nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




7. Install the seat back cover.




8. Install the seat belt post rear cover (1) to the front section (2).
9. Install the seat to the original position.
10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 or to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9.