Side-Air Bag (Inflator) Module
Side-Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and InstallationWARNING:
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side-air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormality is found, be sure to replace it with new one as an assembly.
- Be sure to read Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System:Except Advanced Air Bag, Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Except Advanced Air Bag and Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner:Except Advanced Air Bag before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury or undeployment of the air bag when necessary.
Removal
1. Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System:Except Advanced Air Bag.
2. Roll up the seat surface of the seat back.
3. Remove sleeve lock nut (1) from seat back (2).
4. Remove side-air bag (inflator) module from seat back.
5. Disconnect side-air bag (inflator) module connector (1) as shown in the figure.
a. Unlock lock button (2).
b. With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.
WARNING:
- When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you.
Never carry air bag (inflator) module by wires or connector on the side of the module. In case of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury.
- As the live side-air bag (inflator) module must be kept with its bag (trim cover) facing up while being stored or left standing. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
- Observe Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Except Advanced Air Bag for handling and storing it.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
CAUTION: Do not damage the sleeve. Otherwise, the side-air bag cannot be correctly installed to seat back.
Installation
Reference: Side-Air Bag (Inflator) Inspection:Except Advanced Air Bag
1. Confirm sleeve (1) is surely installed in side-air bag (inflator) module.
2. Tighten sleeve lock nut (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Sleeve lock nut (a): 2.5 N.m (0.25 kg.m, 2.0 lbf.ft)
3. Install new clip to seat back.
4. Connect side-air bag (inflator) module connector (1) securely as shown in the figure.
a. Connect connector.
b. Lock connector with lock button (2).
5. Insert claw (1) of side-air bag (inflator) module on installation hole (2).
6. Push side-air bag (inflator) module into clip (3) with specified force.
Side-air bag (inflator) module installation force
Pushing force: 180 N
