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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
 
 
warning
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side-air bag modules. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop the side-air bag modules or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
  • Do not expose the side-air bag modules to temperatures over 93°C (199°F).
  • After a side air bag deployment, replace the front seat back assembly (with side air bag module) with a new one.
  • Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bags that have already deployed.
  • Certain components of this vehicle, such as air bag modules and seat belt pre-tensioners, may contain perchlorate materials. Before deployment and/or disposal of these components, review and comply with all applicable Federal, state and local regulations.
  • An undeployed side-air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the specified procedures (Refer to ).
Pre-removal operation
  • Turn ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
Removal step
<<A>>1.Negative (-) battery cable
•Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
<<B>>2.Front seatback assembly (with side-airbag module) (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
Installation step
>>A<<•Pre-installation inspection
2.Front seatback assembly (with side-airbag module) (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
•Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
1.Negative (-) battery cable
>>B<<•Post-installation inspection
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
 
 
<<A>> NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION
dangerWait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to ).
warningBattery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag(s) deployment.
 
 
 
<<B>> FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (WITH SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE) REMOVAL
caution
  • When replacing the side-airbag module, replace the front seatback assembly.
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • Store the removed front seatback assembly in a clean and dry place.
  • When discarding the air bag module, discard after deploying the air bag as specified in the service procedure (Refer to ).
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.
warningDispose of side-air bag modules only according to the specified procedure (Refer to ).
When installing the new side-air bag modules, refer to “INSPECTION” ().
2. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
3.
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III) to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
5. Check DTCs using scan tool (M.U.T.-III) to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
6.
dangerWait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to ).
warningBattery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bags deployment.

 
 
>>B<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Check that the SRS warning light is illuminated for 6 to 8 seconds, and extinguished afterward.
3. If the light does not extinguish, perform the troubleshooting (Refer to ).