Repair Procedures: Replacement: Front
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds.
- Remove the seat back cover.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT SEAT BACK COVER ")
NOTE: Improper mounting of the front seat back cover, so interfering with the normal deployment of side airbags and front seat backrest ensure that the cover is well seated. - Remove the side airbag module (A) by loosening the mounting nuts.
Tightening torque:
5.8 - 7.7 N.m (0.6 - 0.8 kgf.m, 4.3 - 5.7 lb-ft, 52.0 - 69.4 lb-in)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.