SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

•  If the side air bag module is installed with debris in the seat back, the foreign material may be scattered when the side air bag module operates (deploys), causing injury. Verify that there is no foreign material in the seat back before installing the side air bag module.

1.  Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3.  Slide hook A upward and remove it from hook B.

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4.  Open the fastener.

5.  Insert a flathead screwdriver between hook C and the frame.

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6.  Pull the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure.

7.  Remove the hook C.

8.  Remove the hook D.

9.  Remove the hook E.

10.  Remove the hook F.

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11.  Remove the seat back trim.

12.  Remove in the nuts.

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13.  Remove the seat back pad.

14.  Remove the side air bag module.

15.  Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the connector locking device.

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16.  Disconnect the connector.

17.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

18.  Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

19.  Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

•  If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART.)