Side Airbag (G2312406): Removal
WARNING:
- To prevent accidental deployment, you must power down the power in the Restraints Control Module (RCM). Wait at least 2 minutes after you disconnect the startup battery ground cable before you do any work on, or adjacent to, the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS). If you do not follow these instructions, it can cause injury or death.
- Always wear safety glasses when working on an airbag equipped vehicle and when handling an airbag. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- Do not connect any electrical test device or equipment to the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) connectors.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
- Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT .
- To avoid accidental deployment, wait at least 2 minutes after you disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
- Remove the front row seat backrest cover.
Refer to: FRONT ROW SEAT BACKREST COVER - VEHICLES WITH: CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS .
Disconnect the side airbag electrical connector.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Release the side airbag from the front row seat backrest frame.
The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with heated front row seats
Disconnect the electrical connector.
The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with climate controlled seats
Release the 2 clips.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
Remove the front row seat backrest foam assembly.
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CAUTION: Note the installed position of the component(s) prior to removal.
Remove the side airbag with the fabric bag, by sliding out from the front row seat backrest foam assembly.