AIRBAG SYSTEM > Side Airbag Module

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” before handling the airbag module.

NOTE:

Remove the passenger’s side by referring to driver’s side.

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.

3. Remove the front seat from vehicle.

4. Remove the clip from reverse side of seat cushion assembly and inner slide rail, and then remove the side airbag harness.

5. Remove the side airbag harness from backrest frame assembly.

6. Remove the plastic fastener at the bottom-back side of backrest.

7. Open the fastener at the rear side of backrest.

8. Remove the hog rings of backrest cover.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to tear the vinyl inside the seat when removing the hog rings.

If torn, replace with a new part.

9. Remove the pad (A), and remove the installation nut from the side airbag module.

10. Remove the side airbag harness from backrest frame assembly.