Side Airbag Module

Components and Component Location

COMPONENTS

1. Side Airbag (SAB)

Description and Operation

Description

Two side airbags (SAB) are installed inside the driver and passenger front seats to protect them from injury in the event of a side collision. The airbag module determines whether the side airbags should deploy based on the signal from the side impact sensors (SIS).

Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
2. 2
   Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat")
3. 3
   Remove the front seatback rear cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Seatback Cover")
4. 4
   Loosen the side airbag mounting nuts and remove the side airbag.

   

REMEDY

1. 1
   Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. 2
   Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes.
3. 3
   Install the front seat back cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Back Cover")
4. 4
   Install the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - Front Seat.)
5. 5
   Tilt and slide the front seat fully forward again, check that the wiring harness is not pinched, and check that it does not interfere with other components.
6. 6
   Connect the battery negative cable.
7. 7
   After installing the side airbag (SAB), check that the system operates correctly:

   • Turn the ignition switch to ON; the SRS warning lamp should illuminate for approximately six seconds and then go off.