SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Always wear safety glasses when repairing a vehicle with an air bag equipped, or servicing the air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury if the air bag accidentally operates (deploys).

•  When carrying a live side air bag module, position yourself facing the tear seam of the air bag. This will reduce the risk of injury if the air bag accidentally operates (deploys).

•  Do not position the tear seam of a live side air bag module facing the ground. This will reduce the risk of injury if the air bag accidentally operates (deploys).

•  After operation (deployment), the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generating combustion. Since it irritates the skin, wash your hands with soap and water after servicing.

•  Never probe the connectors with a tester on the air bag module. If it is probed directly, the operation (deployment) of the air bag could result in personal injury.

•  The air bag sensor is important for proper air bag system operation (deployment). If a vehicle equipped with an air bag system is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring harness connector for deformation. Replace damaged sensors or structural components whether or not the air bag has operated (deployed), and install new parts properly.

•  To avoid accidental operation (deployment) of the air bag and possible personal injury, always deplete the back-up power supply before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag structural component, and before servicing, replacing, adjusting, or causing impact to components near the air bag sensors, such as doors, dashboard, console, door latches, strikers, seats and bonnet latches.

•  Before servicing, refer to this workshop manual to determine the location of the crash zone sensor.

•  The side air bag sensors are located at the base of the B pillar.

•  Remove the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more to allow the back-up power supply to deplete its stored power. Make sure to disconnect the auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

•  The SST (diagnostic simulator) is for air bag system servicing only. Before using the vehicle, you must always remove it. Failure to remove it could result in personal injury and loss of the vehicle safety standards.

Note

•  Do not operate the air bag system when servicing the seat of vehicles with side air bags or pre-tensioner seat belts.

•  The SST (diagnostic simulator) can be connected to the floor connector under the seat that are only connected to the side air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped).

•  Do not perform the on-board diagnostics or repairing of side air bag system or pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped) with the seats installed to the vehicle. Before performing on-board diagnostics or repairing of the side air bag system or pre-tensioner front buckle (if equipped), always remove the seats from the vehicle, and connect the SST (diagnostic simulator) to the floor connector of the side air bag or pre-tensioner front buckle (if equipped). Remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) before operating the vehicle on the road.

•  Perform the seat system diagnostics other than the side air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped) (lumbar, climate control, heat, power seat track) with the seats installed in the vehicle as long as the SSTs (diagnostic simulator) are installed under the seats in the side air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt to the floor connector.

•  After diagnosing/repairing the seat system, always remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) before operating the vehicle on the road.

•  When replacing with the new side air bag after the operation (deployment) of the side air bag, refer to “side air bag removal/installation.”

•  Replace only with new parts. If the new part does not correct the malfunction, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

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

2.  Remove the applicable seat from the vehicle.

Caution

•  Be careful when servicing a seat. Dropping or sitting on one that is not secured could cause damage to the structural component.

Note

•  Refer to the following items or instructions for the appropriate seat removing procedure.

3.  Remove the inner-side side cover.

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(1)  Pull the clip up and release it.

4.  Remove the front seat cushion. (See FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)

5.  Release the pin and separate the side air bag module connector and wiring harness from the front seat.

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Note

•  Note the wiring harness routing for installation.

6.  Partially peel back the seat back trim.

7.  Partially peel back the seat back pad.

8.  Separate the side air bag wiring harness (pin) form the front seat back frame.

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9.  Remove the hook.

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10.  Remove the nuts.

11.  Remove the side air bag module.

12.  Install in the reverse order of removal.