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Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement



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Warning

Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

• The seat cushion frame

• The seat recliner, if equipped

• The seat adjuster

• The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.


Warning

Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS). Before applying power to the SIS make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.



Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

2. Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .

3. Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .


1 Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2) Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten

9 Nm (80 lb in)
2 Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module

Procedure

1. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

3. Remove the seat back cushion cover and inflatable restraint module from the seat cushion frame as an assembly. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

4. Remove the inflatable restraint module from the seat cover pocket.

5. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .




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