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.
HINT
Use the same procedures for the LH and RH side.

1. REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP Removal

2. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK REAR OUTER COVER Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK REAR INNER COVER Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY Disassembly

8. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly

9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT Disassembly

10. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK COVER Disassembly

11. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD Disassembly

12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps from under the seat.





(b) Disconnect the 2 clamps.

(c) Remove the 2 nuts and the 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.