Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]

WARNING:

Handling the side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
If the side air bag module is installed with debris in the seat back, the foreign material may be scattered when the side air bag module operates (deploys), causing injury. Verify that there is no foreign material in the seat back before installing the side air bag module.

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the seat back trim and the seat back pad. (See FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the front seat trim and remove the hook.

Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Trim
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Disconnect the side air bag module connector.

Fig 2: Removing Side Air Bag Module Connector
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Remove the side air bag module wiring harness from the hook.

Fig 3: Side Air Bag Module Wiring Harness And Hooks
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Remove the tie wrap.

Fig 4: Side Air Bag Module And Tie Wrap
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Remove the nuts.

Fig 5: Removing Side Air Bag Module Nuts
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Remove the side air bag module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)] .)