Removal & Installation
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- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Remove appropriate front door trim panel, rear door trim panel, or rear seat side trim panel. Disconnect side air bag module electrical connector. Remove and discard side air bag mounting screws. Remove side air bag module from vehicle.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW micro-encapsulated side air bag module mounting screws and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.