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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

   • Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module
   • Make sure the bag opening points away from you
When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.


    Object Number: 498670  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Removal of passenger or driver inflatable restraint side impact inflator module wiring harness uses the same procedure.
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (2) from seat (1). Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement for removal.
  4. With seat back cover  (3) in the open position the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module wiring harness (4) will be expose.
  5. Remove the retaining clips that secure the side impact inflator module wiring harness (4) to seat (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 498670  Size: SH
  1. Install the new side impact inflator module wiring harness (4) to seat (1).
  2. Install the retaining clips that secure the side inflator module wiring harness (4) to seat (1).
  3. Install the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (2) to seat (1). Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement for installation.
  4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .