Contents: Removal ↳ Installation ↳
Removal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when working on a vehicle equipped with an air bag or when working with the air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature air bag deployment, do not use radio key code storage devices when working with the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.
WARNING: To minimize the risk of injury in the event of premature air bag deployment, always carry the charged air bag module with the air bag and trim cover facing away from your torso. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.
WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature air bag deployment, charged air bag modules should only be installed on grounded workbenches and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Never touch the tester probes to the electrical connectors of the air bag modules or any other component of the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Section 414-01 for additional information.
2. Disassemble the front seatback. For additional information, refer to Section 501-10.
3.
WARNING: Mark the position of the wiring harness to facilitate assembly. Incorrect wiring harness routing may cause damage when moving the seat. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.
Disconnect the side airbag module wiring harness from the seat frame.
- Carefully open the mounting clamp using the special tool.
4. Remove the side airbag module.
- Discard the nut.
Installation
1.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when working in a vehicle equipped with an air bag or when handling the air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature air bag deployment, do not use radio key code storage devices when working with the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.
WARNING: To minimize the risk of injury in the event of premature air bag deployment, always carry the charged air bag module with the air bag and trim cover facing away from your torso. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.
WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature air bag deployment, charged air bag modules should only be installed on grounded workbenches and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Never touch the tester probes to the electrical connectors of the air bag modules or any other component of the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
NOTE: The side air bag modules are different for the left and right seat. When installing, the side air bag module wiring harness must face the seat base. Install new lock nuts.
To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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