Side Air Bag Module

Side Air Bag Module

NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger similar.

NOTE: For side air bag module nut torque specification and tightening sequence, refer to the step in this procedure.









Removal

WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, install a new seat back pad, trim cover and side air bag module. The seat backrest frame should be installed new if necessary.

NOTE: When installing a new side air bag module after a deployment, refer to Seating Service and Repair for additional information concerning new side air bag module installation.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Seating Service and Repair.

2. NOTE: Passenger seat shown, driver seat similar.

From under the seat, carry out the following.

- Disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector and detach the wire harness retainer.

- Disengage the 4 backrest cover elastic strap retainers attached to the bottom rear of the seat.





3. Detach the backrest cover retainers and the side air bag module wire harness retainer from the rear of the backrest frame.





4. Invert the backrest cover up enough to expose the side air bag deployment chute.

5. Remove 1 rivet from the deployment chute J-clip retainers.
- From the back of the rivet, push the rivet stud end in and pull the head out from the other side.





6. Slide the 2 deployment chute J-clip retainers apart.

7. Remove the 2 side air bag module nuts.

8. Remove the side air bag module in the following sequence:

1. Pull the side air bag module mounting studs back through the backrest frame.

2. Position the side air bag module away from the backrest frame.

3. Route out the wire harness.

Installation

1. NOTE: Passenger seat shown, driver seat similar.

Route the side air bag module wire harness through the backrest foam pad opening.





2. WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
- Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
- Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
- Install new parts if damaged.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Position the side air bag module studs through the backrest frame holes and install the nuts in the sequence shown.

- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





3. WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned and closed, the seat side air bag module may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Wrap the deployment chute around the side air bag module and backrest frame.
1. Position the outboard side of the air bag deployment chute around the outboard side of the backrest frame and pad.

2. Insert the inboard side of the air bag deployment chute between the seat backrest frame and pad.





4. Engage the deployment chute J-clip retainers and install plastic rivets at the top and bottom of the J-clip retainers.





5. Roll the backrest cover down around the backrest frame.

6. Attach the side air bag module wire harness to the backrest frame.

7. Attach the backrest cover retainers to the rear of the backrest frame.

8. Route, attach and connect the side air bag module wire harness.

9. Attach the 4 backrest cover elastic strap retainers to the bottom rear of the seat.

10. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seating Service and Repair.