Side Airbag: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING:
Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side airbags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
If a side airbag deployment took place, a new seat back pad, trim cover, side airbag module and nuts must be installed. The seat back frame should be replaced if necessary. For additional information, refer to front seat backrest disassembly and assembly procedure in
Seating
.
NOTE:
The LH seat is shown, the RH seat is similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.
Remove the affected seat. For additional information, refer to Seating .
- 3.
Open the backrest cover.- 1.
Unzip the backrest cover zippers on each side.
- 2.
Position the backrest cover aside.
- 1.
- 5.
Detach the side airbag from the backrest frame.- 1.
Remove the 2 side airbag module nuts.- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- 2.
Push the side airbag studs through the backrest frame.
- 1.
- 6.
Disconnect the side airbag.- 1.
Position the backrest foam pad aside.
- 2.
Disengage the electrical connector locking wedge.
- 3.
Disconnect the side airbag.
- 1.
- 7.NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.
Slide the side airbag out of the seat backrest cover deployment chute.