Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
Caution: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, replace the following
parts:
Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.
- If the air bag has been deployed, replace the seat back trim,
the seat back pad, and the seat back frame. Refer to
Front Seat Back Frame Replacement
in Seats.
- Remove the seat back cover, as needed. The head restraint does not need
to be removed. Refer to
Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement
in Seats.
- Remove the fasteners (2) from the
inflator module (1).
- Note the routing of the inflator module wiring harness (4) and
of the retaining clip attachments within the driver seat.
- Remove the retaining clips on the inflator module wiring harness from
the driver seat frame.
- Gently pull the inflator module wiring harness (4) up into the
seat back while guiding the harness through the wire triangle of the seat frame.
- Remove the inflator module (1) from the driver seat back frame.
- 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
Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping
.
Installation Procedure
- Install the inflator module (1) to
the driver seat back frame.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the inflator module fasteners (2).
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners (2) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Gently pull the inflator module wiring harness (4) down into the
seat cushion while guiding the harness through the wire triangle of the seat frame.
- Install the wiring harness retaining clips to the seat frame.
- Install the seat back cover. Refer to
Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement
in Seats.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.