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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 (200°F).
  • After the air bag deployment, replace the 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 procedures (Refer to ).
 
 
Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Removal steps
<<A>>1.Negative (-) battery cable
•Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
<<B>>2.Front seatback frame assembly (with side-airbag module) (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
Installation steps
>>A<<•Pre-installation inspection
2.Front seatback frame 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 FRAME (WITH SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE) REMOVAL
Refer to GROUP 52A, Front Seat Assembly.
caution
  • When replacing the side-airbag module, replace the seat frame assembly.
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • Store the removed seatback frame 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 MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
5. Check DTCs using scan tool MB991958 to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
At this time, check that no DTC except B1421, B1431 are set.
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. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position.
3. Does the "SRS" warning light illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?
4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If not, refer to .