Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation

SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:
- Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. Air Bag System Service Warnings Air Bag System Service Cautions
- If the side air bag module is installed with debris in the seat back, the foreign material may be scattered when the side air bag module operates (deploys), causing injury. Verify that there is no foreign material in the seat back before installing the side air bag module.

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

3. Remove the front seat. Removal and Replacement

4. Remove the front seat back trim and front seat back pad. Front Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation

5. Remove the bands.






6. Remove the nuts.

7. Remove the side air bag module.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Switch the ignition to ON.

10. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. Standard Deployment Control System Two-Step Deployment Control System