Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.





Caution: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

•	The seat cushion frame

•	The seat recliner, if equipped

•	The seat adjuster

•	The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
2. Remove the lower finish cover from the front seat belt.
3. Remove the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .



4. Remove the 2 fasteners retaining the seat back finish panel to the seat.
5. Use J 38778 in order to remove the seat back finish panel.
6. Remove the seat back finish panel.
7. Remove the trim covers from the head restraint shoulder belt.



8. Remove the fastener (1) from the shoulder belt finish cover (2).
9. Remove the shoulder belt finish cover.



10. Remove 2 mounting fasteners (1) from the side impact inflator module.
11. Remove the connection position assurance (CPA) from the electrical connector
12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the side impact inflator module (2).



13. Remove the side impact inflator module (1) from the seat.
14. 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 .

1. Install the side impact inflator module (1) to the seat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the 2 mounting fasteners (1) to the side impact inflator module (2).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




3. Install the shoulder belt finish cover (2).
4. Install the fastener (1) in order to retain the shoulder belt finish cover (2).
5. Tighten the fastener (1), fully driven, seated and not stripped.
6. Install the head restraint shoulder belt trim covers.



7. Install the seat back finish panel.
8. Install the 2 fasteners which retain the seat back finish panel.
9. Tighten the fasteners, fully driven, seated and not stripped.



10. Install the lower trim cover to the front seat belt retractor.
11. Install the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .