Side Air Bag

Side Airbag Module

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of General Description before handling the airbag module.

NOTE: Remove the passenger's side by referring to driver's side.

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the front seats.




4. Remove the clip from reverse side of seat cushion assembly and slide rail IN (A), and then remove the side airbag harness.
5. Remove the backrest cover.




6. Remove the side airbag harness from backrest frame assembly.




7. Remove the side airbag module (A) from backrest frame assembly.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Refer to "CAUTION" of General Description before handling the airbag module.
- Be sure to perform the system calibration for occupant detection system after passenger's seat installation.

1. Ensure that there are no foreign articles on side airbag module.




2. Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest frame assembly.
3. Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame assembly.






NOTE: Secure the harness to its original position of seat.

4. Install the backrest cover.




5. Install the side airbag harness to slide rail IN (A), and then secure the connector to the bracket on back side of seat cushion assembly.
6. Recline the seat or slide it backward and forward, and check there is no contact between the seat backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly and side airbag harness.