Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Power 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. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

2. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER Removal

3. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE RECLINING POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB Disassembly

6. REMOVE SLIDE AND VERTICAL POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB Disassembly

7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD ASSEMBLY Disassembly

8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT CUSHION SHIELD Disassembly

10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT BACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly

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

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

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

13. REMOVE FRONT SEPARATE TYPE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY Disassembly

14. 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.