CAUTION:
• Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” before handling the airbag module. 
• Make sure how the harnesses of the side airbag are routed before assembling to avoid misarranging. Assembling with harnesses improperly routed may cause the harness to get caught and short out.
1. Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
2. Install the side airbag module to backrest frame assembly.
CAUTION:
When installing the side airbag module assembly, be sure to put the side airbag module between backrest cover and airbag guide cloth.
|
(A) |
Airbag guide cloth |
|
(B) |
Backrest cover |
|
(C) |
Side airbag module ASSY |
|
(1) |
Backrest frame ASSY |
|
(2) |
Airbag guide cloth |
|
(3) |
Backrest cover |
|
(4) |
Side airbag module ASSY |
|
(5) |
Hexagon cap nut |
Besides, when the backrest cover is not installed securely, the side airbag may not be deployed properly, therefore keep strictly to the following procedures.
(1) Be careful not to stain or damage the backrest cover during assembly.
(2) Always use new hog rings.
(3) Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
(4) Install the hog rings to the specified points securely and make sure that no wrinkle or twisting on backrest cover.
Tightening torque:
6.0 N·m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
3. Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame assembly.
4. Install the backrest cover.
5. Install the side airbag harness to slide rail clip.
6. Recline the seat or slide it backward and forward, and check there is no contact between the seat backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly and side airbag harness.