Side Air Bag Module
Side Air Bag Module
NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger similar.
Removal
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seating Front Seat.
2. Release all backrest cover strap clips from under the seat.
- Release the side shield rear retainer to access the outboard seat backrest trim cover strap.
3. NOTE: Outboard shown, inboard similar.
Open the backrest cover.
- Release the inboard and outboard vertical J-strips and pin-type retainers.
4. Release the upper rear J-clip from the backrest frame.
5. WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
Remove the side air bag module in the following sequence:
1. Disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
2. Remove and discard the 2 nuts and separate the side air bag module from the backrest frame.
3. Remove the side air bag module from the deployment chute.
Installation
WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
- Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
- Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
- Install new parts if damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned, the seat side air bag may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat backrest pad, trim cover, side air bag module and nuts must be installed. A new backrest frame should be installed if necessary.
1. Install the side air bag module in the following sequence:
1. Install the side air bag module into the deployment chute and position the studs through the holes in the chute and backrest frame.
2. Install the 2 side air bag module nuts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
3. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Close the backrest cover in the following sequence.
1. Fasten the upper rear J-clip to the backrest frame.
2. Attach the inboard and outboard pin-type retainers to the backrest frame.
3. Fasten the inboard and outboard vertical J-strips.
3. Fasten all backrest cover strap clips to the springs under the seat.
4. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to Seating Front Seat.