Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Disabling

IMPORTANT: Removal of the right or the left inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (seat side air bag) uses the same procedure.

2. Move the seat to the full forward position.
3. Remove the seat back panel cover (2) from the seat (1) by lifting up the bottom of the panel and pulling the bottom away from the seat in order to release the hook retainers.
Removal of the seat back panel (2) will expose the fasteners that attach side air bag to seat (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the center fastener from the side impact module. If the center fastener is removed this could cause the side air bag to deploy improperly, or unnecessary air bag system repairs.




4. Remove the 2 fasteners (1) from the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (top and bottom fasteners only).




5. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact module (1) from the seat (2).
6. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) from the inflatable restraint side impact module electrical connector (5).
7. Disconnect the electrical connector (5) from the inflatable restraint side impact module (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: After a deployment or replacement, both retainer fasteners (3,6) must be replaced in order to ensure the proper module positioning.




1. Install a new inflatable restraint retainer. Push in the fastener (6) to the inflatable restraint side impact module (1) when replacing the module.
2. Install a new retainer fastener (3) to the seat (2) when replacing the module.
3. Connect the electrical connector (5) to the inflatable restraint side impact module (1).
4. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) to the inflatable restraint side impact module electrical connector (5).
5. Install the inflatable restraint side impact module (1) to the seat (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




6. Install the two fasteners (1) to the inflatable restraint side impact module.

Tighten
Tighten the inflatable restraint front seat module nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




7. Install the seat back panel (2) to the seat (1) by sliding the top of the panel up into place and pushing the bottom of the panel in and then down until the hook retainers are secure.
8. Install the seat to the original position.
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System. Enabling