Air Bag, Seat: Installation: Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment.

CAUTION:

The seat airbag (1) must be installed into the nylon mesh pouch integral to the front seat back trim cover before the airbag or the trim cover are installed on the front seat back frame (2). Failure to do so will adversely affect the function of the seat airbag system.

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NOTE:

The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged Seat AirBag (SAB). If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for Handling Non-Deployed Supplemental Restraints. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . If the SAB has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Supplemental Restraint Deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Carefully slide the SAB (3) into the nylon pouch (intensifier) integral to the outboard side of the front seat back trim cover and engage the two SAB mounting studs through the holes provided in the pouch. Be careful not to tear or damage the pouch or the trim cover.
Position the SAB and trim cover as a unit to the outboard side of the seat back frame (1) and insert the studs through the mounting holes in the seat back frame.
Install and tighten the two nuts (2) that secure the SAB to the inside of the seat back frame. Tighten the nuts to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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Connect the seat wire harness connector (2) to the top of the SAB (3) inflator (1). You can be certain that the connector is fully engaged in its receptacle by listening carefully for a distinct, audible click as the connector snaps into place.
Push the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lock firmly into the SAB connector insulator until it is flush with the upper surface of the insulator.
CAUTION:
Be certain that all of the trim is properly reinstalled on the front seat back frame. Failure to do so will adversely affect the function of the seat airbag system.
Install the trim onto the front and back of the front seat back frame. Refer to SEAT BACK, MANUAL and COVER, FRONT SEAT CUSHION, INSTALLATION .
Install the front seat into the vehicle. Refer to SEAT, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
Do not connect the negative battery cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Verification Test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .