Gray Material Exposed at SIAB Flange on Frt Seat Back (Install Double-Sided Tape)

Some customers may comment that a gray material can be seen from under the SIAB (Side Impact Air Bag) flange on the driver's and/or passenger's front seat back.

This condition may be due to the gray material that is sewn to the inside of the seat back trim cover not having sufficient support to remain positioned within the black SIAB "tub".

Install a 178 mm (7 in) long, 19 mm (¾ in) wide, 1.6 mm (1/16 in) thick strip of 3M™ Double-Sided Tape, P/N 021200-06454, or equivalent, on the inside of the black air bag "tub".

1. Remove the front seat SIAB Inflator Module (1).

Refer to the SIR sub-section in the Service Manual.

2. Remove the seat back trim cover away from the black air bag 'tub".



3. Install a 178 mm (7 in) long, 19 mm (¾ in) wide, 1.6 mm (1/16 in) thick strip (2) of 3M™ Double-Sided Tape, P/N 021200-06454, or equivalent, on the inside of the black air bag "tub" as shown in the figure.

Remove the paper from the tape.




4. Install the seat back trim cover (3).

Ensure the gray material (4) is properly positioned within the black "tub" and is secured to the tape (5).

5. Install the front seat SIAB Inflator Module.

Refer to the SIR sub-section in the Service Manual.

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