CAUTION:
• Do not confuse the harness routing of the side airbag and inner seat belt etc. Assembling with harnesses improperly routed may cause the harness to get caught and short out.
• If the flat mat hook of the backrest frame assembly is deformed or comes off due to the deformation, replace the hook with a new part.
• When installing the side airbag module assembly, be sure to install it by inserting the side airbag module between the 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 module may not be deployed properly, therefore keep strictly to the following procedure.
(1) Be careful not to stain or damage the backrest cover during assembly.
(2) Always use new hog ring.
(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.
NOTE:
• When installing the inner seat belt assembly, follow the procedures described in the seat belt section. 
• Install the backrest assembly and seat cushion assembly in the following procedure.
1. Temporarily tighten the four reclining hinge bolts.
2. Place the backrest in the most upright position.
3. Tighten the reclining hinge bolts (1) through (4) in order, in two or three steps by gradually increasing the torque until they reach the specified torque.
|
(A) |
Vehicle inside |
|
(B) |
Vehicle outside |
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Description”.
4. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.