Side Airbag Replacement

Side Airbag Replacement

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Remove the seat assembly.
3. Remove the seat-back cover.
4. Remove the mounting nuts (A) and the side airbag (B).






Installation

NOTE:
- If the side airbag lid is secured with tape, remove the tape.
- Do not open the lid on the side airbag cover.
- Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified torque.
- Make sure that the seat-back cover is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.
- Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.

1. Place the new side airbag on the seat-back frame (A). Torque the new side airbag mounting nut (B).






2. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal.
3. Install the seat assembly, then connect the SRS floor wire harness 2P connector.
4. Move the front seat and the seat-back through their full ranges of movement, making sure the harness wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
5. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.
6. Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs.
7. After installing the side airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.