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Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

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.

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling 
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    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front and work your way back to release the clips.

  3. Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover (1) - Remove
  4. { If equipped } Disconnect the electrical connector.
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    Starting at the rear of the front side door sill garnish molding (1), pull upward at the b-pillar joint to disengage the garnish molding.

  6. Work your way forward disengaging all the front side door sill garnish molding clips then pull rearward to disengage the clip on the forward vertical wall.
  7. Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
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    Rear Seat Cushion (1) - Remove - Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation

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    Fold the rear seat back to the downward position.

  10. Access the rear seat back bolster retainer lock (1) through a slot in the upper portion of the bolster.
  11. Slide the rear seat back bolster retainer lock (1) toward the front of the vehicle.
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    Rear Seat Back Bolster Nut (1) - Remove

  13. Squeeze the rear seat back bolster retainer to release it.
  14. Rear Seat Back Bolster (2) - Remove
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    Use the appropriate plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the rear side door sill garnish molding.

  16. Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
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    Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover (1) - Remove

  18. Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Bolt- Upper (2) - Remove
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    Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel (1) - Remove

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    NOTE:

    Integral sensor assembly bolt uses Left Hand threads. Use counterclockwise rotation to loosen fastener at TORX® tip end. If accessing at pan head end of the fastener, use clockwise rotation to loosen bolt.

    Loosen the fastener and slide the sensor out of the keyhole slot.

  21. The bolts are integral to the sensor, DO NOT remove separately.
  22. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  23. Airbag Side Impact Rear Sensor (1) - Remove
  24. Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping 
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