Rear Thorax Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Fold the rear seat backrest forward.

-- Press the seat belt guide trim -1- out of the retainers -2- and -3- using the Trim Removal Wedge :3409  and remove the trim.

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-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to REAR BENCH SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nut -arrow A-.

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-- Hold the seat belt webbing to the side and remove the side cushion -1- from the threaded pins.

-- Fold the rear seat backrest slightly forward.

-- Pull the side cushion downward -arrow B-, tilt forward and disengage from the mount.

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-- Unhook the side cushion at the sill panel and remove.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Release the connector lock -2- -arrow-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the thorax airbag igniter and free up the wire.

-- Place the side cushion on a soft surface.

-- Remove the nuts -4-.

-- Remove the rear thorax airbag -1- from the mount.

-- If equipped, remove the thorax airbag from the pocket sewn into the cover.