Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
* Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.
* If the side airbag was deployed, replace the front seat assembly with a new one.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER OUTER LH Removal

3. REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER INNER LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL Disassembly

7. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD

(a) Remove the separate type front seatback cover with pad Disassembly.

8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.





(b) Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.





(c) Remove the 2 nuts and front seat side airbag assembly.

CAUTION:
* The nuts must not be reused.
* Make sure that the seat frame assembly is not deformed. If it is, replace it with a new one.