Removal and Installation — Side Air Bag

Removal

1. 1
   REFER TO: Pyrotechnic Device Handling Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Remove the seat.
   Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
3. 3
   If equipped with seat heaters.
   Disconnect both seat heater pad electrical connectors.

   

4. 4
   Disconnect the front seat back cover straps and set the seat back cover aside.

   

5. 5
   Disconnect the lower J-clips of the front seatback trim cover and set the seatback trim aside.

   

6. 6
   • Remove the stud retainer of the front seatback cover on the side air bag side.

   • If equipped.
     Disconnect the hook-and-loop strips and set the front seatback trim aside.

   

7. 7
   Pull the zippers out of the front seatback cover.

   

8. 8
   Unzip the zippers and partially lift the front seatback cover.

   

9. 9
   Release the clips by lifting the front seatback trim upward.

   

10. 10
    Remove the side air bag nuts.
    Torque: 62 lb-in (7 N·m)

    

11. 11
    1. Set the front seatback trim aside.

    2. Disconnect the side air bag studs from the front seatback frame and remove the side air bag with the deployment chute from the seatback foam pocket.

    3. Partially remove the side air bag from the deployment chute.

    

12. 12
    Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the side air bag.

    

Installation

1. 1
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. 2
   Install the side air bag in the deployment chute using the 2 mounting studs through the 2 deployment chute holes.