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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
 
 
warning
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side-airbag modules. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop the front seat assembly (with side-airbag module) or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
  • Do not expose the front seat assembly (with side-airbag module) to temperatures over 93°C (199°F).
  • When the side-airbag is not deployed, the seat frame is not deformed, the seat pad is not damaged or the seat cover is not torn, the side-airbag module can be replaced as a single unit. If there is any other malfunction, replace the front seat assembly 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-airbag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures (Refer to ).
Pre-removal operation
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Removal step
<<A>>1.Negative (-) battery cable
<<B>>2.Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
<<B>>3.Side-airbag module (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
Installation step
>>A<<•Pre-installation inspection
3.Side-airbag module (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
2.Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
1.Negative (-) battery cable
>>B<<•Post-installation inspection
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
 
 
<<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 SEAT ASSEMBLY (WITH SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE) / SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL
caution
  • When the side-airbag is not deployed, the seat frame is not deformed, the seat pad is not damaged or the seat cover is not torn, the side-airbag module can be replaced as a single unit. If there is any other malfunction, replace the front seat assembly with a new one.
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • Store the removed side-airbag module 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-airbag modules only according to the specified procedure (Refer to ).
When installing the new side-airbag modules, refer to “INSPECTION” ().
2. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
3.
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE).
Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE) to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
5. Check DTCs using scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE) 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
cautionAfter the maintenance of the SRS air bag and seat belt with pre-tensioner is completed, be sure to delete the DTC and check whether the SRS warning light lights up (Refer to ).
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 ).