Rear Side Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Removing
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WARNING:
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Follow the additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag. Refer to SIDE AIRBAG ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING .
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Remove the side cushion. Refer to SIDE CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
WARNING:
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
-- Free up the connector -1- from the rear side airbag.
-- Remove the bolts -3-.
-- Remove the rear side airbag -2- from the side cushion.
WARNING:
Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.