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Component Name
Warning: 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.
Warning: Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted
seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may
cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury.
Preliminary Procedure
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
2. Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to
Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement
.
3. Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion
Cover and Pad Replacement
.
1
Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty:
2)
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
Tighten
4
N·m (35
lb
in)
2
Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module
Procedure
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the seat side inflatable restraint module.
3. 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
Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and
Scrapping
.
Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
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