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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: 513378  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module (2) from seat (1). Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  3. With seat back panel remove the inflatable restraint side impact inflator module wiring harness (3) will be expose.
  4. Remove the retaining clips that fasten the side inflator module wiring harness (3) to the seat (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 513378  Size: SH
  1. Install new side inflator module wiring harness (3) to seat (1).
  2. Install retaining clips that fasten the side impact inflator module wiring harness (3) to the 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 .
  4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .