Exploded View

1. Side air bag module 2. Front seat assembly

: Do not reuse
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
• Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or more.

• Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.

• Never use the air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1. Remove front seat assembly.

• 2WD models: Refer to SE-19, "Removal and Installation".

• 4WD models: Refer to SE-27, "Removal and Installation".

2. Remove seatback trim and pad.

• 2WD models: Refer to SE-19, "SEATBACK : Disassembly and Assembly".

• 4WD models: Refer to SE-27, "SEATBACK : Disassembly and Assembly".

3. Remove side air bag module from seatback trim.

CAUTION

:
• Always place the side air bag module with pad side facing upward.

: Upward

• Never impact the side air bag module.

• Replace the side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

• Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the side air bag module.

• Never disassemble the side air bag module.

• Never expose the side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 °C (194 °F).

• Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the side air bag module.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
• Never use the old fixing nuts after removal, replace with the new nuts.

• Never damage the air bag harness.

• If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT-III. Refer to SRC-12, "On Board Diagnosis Function" or SRC-16, "CONSULT-III Function".

• After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.