Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat): REMOVAL

CAUTION:
* Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Airbag System (for TMC Made) for TMC made, Airbag System (except TMC Made) except TMC made).
* If the side airbag was deployed, replace the front seat assembly with a new one.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

3. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER Removal

4. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE VERTICAL ADJUSTER COVER LH (for Driver Seat) Disassembly

7. REMOVE VERTICAL ADJUSTING HANDLE NO. 2 (for Driver Seat) Disassembly

8. REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE Disassembly

9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD Disassembly

10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT CUSHION SHIELD Disassembly

12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT BACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly

13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT (for LH Side) Disassembly

14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT (for RH Side)

(a) Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

15. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD Disassembly

16. REMOVE FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 5 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.