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Rear Seat Bolster Airbag Replacement

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Callout Component Name
WARNING:

Following the deployment of a rear seat side air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

  • The rear seat side bolster, attachments, brackets and wiring
  • The rear seat back frame, cushion and cover
  • The rear seat cushion frame, cushion and cover

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

Procedure Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement
1 Rear Seat Bolster Airbag Nut [2x]
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
3.25 N.m (29 lb in)
2 Rear Seat Back Bolster Cover
Procedure 
Separate the bolster cover and pad assembly from the seat bolster frame.
3 Rear Seat Bolster Airbag

Procedure

  1. Remove any connector position assurance (CPA) devices or secondary locks.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Slide the airbag out of the airbag chute.
  4. Install the airbag into the airbag chute with the connector facing down. The airbag mounting studs must fit through the airbag chute holes and then into the module bracket.
  5. Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping 
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