Side Air Bag Module - With Fold Flat: Installation

WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:

Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
Install new parts if damaged.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash .

NOTE: The side air bag modules are keyed left and right. If the side air bag module locator pin does not align to the backrest frame hole, the wrong side air bag module is being installed.

Seats with power track, position the 2 side air bag module studs and locator pin through the backrest frame and install the 2 nuts.
1. Position the side air bag module and install the 2 nuts.
  - Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Route the wire harness, connect the electrical connector and attach the pin-type retainer.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
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Seats with manual track, position the 2 side air bag module studs and locator pin through the backrest frame and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Side Air Bag Module Studs And Locator Pin
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Seats with manual track, position the side air bag wire harness and install the pin-type retainer.

Fig 3: Locating Side Air Bag Wire Harness
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Roll the backrest trim cover down and position both ends of the deployment chute through the backrest foam pad opening.

Fig 4: Locating Backrest Trim Cover
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Position the deployment chute around the side air bag module.
1. Insert the outboard side of the side air bag deployment chute between the backrest foam pad and the side air bag module, pulling it around the outboard side of the backrest frame.
2. Insert the inboard side of the side air bag deployment chute between the backrest foam pad and the backrest frame, pulling it around the inboard side of the backrest frame.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Side Air Bag Deployment Chute
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Engage the side air bag deployment chute retaining clips and snap them together.
- The side air bag deployment chute must encircle the side air bag module, going completely around the side air bag module and the side of the backrest frame.
- Align the side air bag deployment chute to the side air bag module, making sure it is centered around the side air bag module.
  
  Fig 6: Aligning Side Air Bag Deployment Chute To Side Air Bag Module
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From the rear of the backrest, attach the backrest trim cover J-clip to the backrest frame wire.

Fig 7: Locating Backrest Trim Cover J-Clip
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Roll the backrest trim cover down and install the 3 second row hog rings.

Fig 8: Locating Row Hog Rings
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Roll the backrest trim cover down and install the 3 first row hog rings.

Fig 9: Locating Row Of Hog Rings
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Roll the backrest trim cover all the way down.
Route the wire harness and cables out through the sides of backrest trim cover.
Position the inboard recliner to the backrest frame and install the 2 inboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts finger-tight.
- Make sure the fold-flat cable is routed out through the backrest trim cover before installing the inboard recliner.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Inboard Recliner-To-Backrest Frame Bolts
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Position the outboard recliner to the backrest frame and install the 2 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts finger-tight.
- Make sure the fold-flat cable, manual lumbar cable (if equipped) and backrest feed wire harness are routed out through the backrest trim cover before installing the inboard recliner, if equipped.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Recliner-To-Backrest Frame Bolts
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Install the 4 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts (2 shown in illustration).
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 12: Locating Recliner-To-Backrest Frame Bolts
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Attach the cables and wire harness to the outboard recliner in the following sequence.
1. If equipped, attach the manual lumbar cable retainer to the outboard recliner.
2. Attach the side air bag module wire harness pin-type retainer to the outboard recliner.
3. Attach the fold-flat cable retainer and cover to the outboard recliner.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Fold-Flat Cable Retainer And Cover
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Attach the fold-flat cable retainer and cover to the inboard recliner.

Fig 14: Locating Fold-Flat Cable Retainer
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Close the zippers and attach the backrest trim cover clips.

Fig 15: Locating Backrest Trim Cover Clips
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Attach the backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
Seats with manual track, route the side air bag module wire harness under the seat.

Fig 16: Locating Side Air Bag Module Wire Harness
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Attach the outboard cushion trim cover J-clips and install the pin-type retainer.
Seats with manual track, connect the electrical connector and attach the pin-type retainers under the seat.
1. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector and slide the locking clip to the lock position.
2. Route the wire harness and attach the side air bag module electrical connector and wire harness retainers.
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
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Seats with power track, connect electrical connectors and attach the pin-type retainers under the seat.
1. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector and slide the locking clip to the lock position.
2. Connect the backrest feed electrical connector.
3. Route the wire harness and attach the connectors and wire harness retainers.
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Wire Harness Retainers
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Attach the fold-flat cable retainer and cover to the inboard recliner.
Close the backrest trim cover in the following sequence.
1. Close the zippers.
2. Attach the backrest trim cover clips.
3. Attach the backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
  
  Fig 19: Locating Backrest Trim Cover Lower J-Clips
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Attach the cushion side shield in the following sequence. Return all retaining clips back to the cushion side shield before attaching to the seat.
1. Align the 4 cushion side shield clips to the seat and push in seating the clips.
2. Install the screw at the front of the cushion side shield.
3. Install the screw at the rear of the cushion side shield.
4. Install the scrivet at the rear of the cushion side shield.
If equipped, install the manual lumbar handle in the following sequence.
1. Install the clip onto the manual lumbar handle.
2. Align the splines of the manual lumbar handle to the manual lumbar shaft.
3. Push the manual lumbar handle onto the manual lumbar shaft, seating the clip.
Install the passenger seat. For additional information, refer to the REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION portion of SEATING .
Repower the SRS . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .