Repair Procedures of Side Airbag (SAB) Module

Removal

The side airbag cannot be removed from the front seatback assembly. When replacing the side airbag, replace the assembly.

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds before starting work.
2. 2
   Remove the front passenger seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat")
3. 3
   Remove the front seat inner shield cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Inner Shield Cover")
4. 4
   Remove the front seat outer shield cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Outer Shield Cover")
5. 5
   Loosen the mounting bolts, then disconnect the front seat back assembly (A) and the front seat cushion assembly (B).

   Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 54 N·m

   

Installation

When installing the harness wires, make sure they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.

Do not open the side airbag cover. Make sure the airbag assembly cover is installed correctly. Incorrect installation may prevent proper deployment.

1. 1
   Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
2. 2
   Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds.
3. 3
   Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. 4
   Fully recline the seatback and slide the front seat forward, and make sure the harness wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
5. 5
   Connect the negative battery cable.
6. 6
   After installing the side airbag (SAB), check that the system operates correctly:

   • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.