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:

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.




Important: Removal of the right or the left inflatable restraint side impact module uses the same procedure.

2. Remove the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .



3. Remove the nuts from the inflatable restraint side impact module.
4. Remove the module from the seat.
5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector.



6. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the module.

1. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the inflatable restraint side impact module.
2. Install the CPA to the module electrical connector.



3. Install the inflatable restraint side impact module to the seat.
4. Install the nuts to the inflatable restraint side impact module.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




5. Install the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
7. 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 .