Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
SIDE AIR BAG MODULERemoval
WARNING: Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged SRS components whether or not the air bag is deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: If the side air bag sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled, the side air bag module may operate (deploy) suddenly and cause serious injury, or it may fail to operate normally and cause a serious accident. Do no subject the side air bag sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor.
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE: Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a side air bag system and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system with the seats in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side air bag system and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system the seats must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed in the side air bag and the safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) connectors at the floor connectors. The restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: Diagnostics may be performed on seat systems other than the side air bag or the safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system (lumbar, climate controlled, heated, power seat track) with the seat installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system diagnostic tools are installed under the seats in the side air bag and safety belt pretensioner to floor connectors.
NOTE: After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: When replacing the side air bag after deployment, see AIR BAG DISPOSAL - DEPLOYED.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Depower the system.
CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.
NOTE: Make sure to follow all steps and instructions in the removal procedure of the affected seat.
2. Remove the affected seat from the vehicle.
NOTE: The driver seat removal is shown, the passenger seat removal is similar.
3. Remove the outboard seat cushion side shield.
1. Remove the seat backrest lever cover.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the seat cushion side shield.
- If equipped, disconnect the power seat switch electrical connector.
4. Remove the inboard seat cushion side shield.
- Pull out to release the retaining clips.
NOTE: Note the wire harness routing for installation.
5. Release the pin-type retainers and separate the side air bag electrical connector and wire harness from the seat.
6. Remove the seat backrest pivot nut.
CAUTION: When positioning the seat or separating the seat bottom from the back, be careful not to damage the seat back pivot or the recliner mechanism. This can cause damage to the seat components.
7. Remove the seat backrest.
1. Remove the seat backrest bolts.
2. Slide the seat backrest pivot stud out of the seat cushion frame and remove the seat backrest.
8. Turn the manual lumbar handle clockwise until it stops, releasing all tension on the manual lumbar support cable.
9. Pull and remove the manual lumbar support adjustment handle.
10. Separate the seat backrest trim cover J-retainers.
WARNING: Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired; they are to be replaced (cleaning is permissible). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat cushion trim cover from the hook and loop strip. The hook and loop strip can be torn from the seat cushion foam.
11. Remove the seat backrest trim cover.
1. Placing a hand between the seat backrest trim cover and pad, carefully separate the hook and loop strips.
2. Roll up the seat back trim cover, in an inside out fashion, and remove the seat backrest trim cover.
12. Remove the seat backrest pad from the frame.
13. Separate the side air bag wiring harness pin-type retainers from the seat back frame.
NOTE: If installing a new side air bag module, use new retaining nuts. If the same side air bag module is to be reused, then reuse the side air bag module retaining nuts.
14. Remove the side air bag module.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Remove the side air bag module.
Installation
WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame mounting bracket for any foreign objects before installing the side air bag module. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag deployment chute and the seat side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
WARNING: Before installing the side air bag module, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, replace it. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
WARNING: If the air bag deployment chute is not properly positioned, the side air bag may not deploy properly.
WARNING: If the air bag cover has separated or the air bag material has been exposed, install a new side air bag module. Do not attempt to repair the air bag module. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
CAUTION: Make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the mounting bracket
NOTE: Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a side air bag system and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system with the seats in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side air bag system and/or a safety belt pre-tensioner (if equipped) system the seats must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed in the side air bag and the safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) connectors at the floor connectors. The restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: Diagnostics may be performed on seat systems other than the side air bag or the safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system (lumbar, climate controlled, heated, power seat track) with the seat installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system diagnostic tools are installed under the seats in the side air bag and safety belt pretensioner to floor connectors.
NOTE: After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: When replacing the side air bag after deployment, see AIR BAG DISPOSAL - DEPLOYED.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
NOTE: The driver seat installation is shown, the passenger seat installation is similar.
1. Install the side air bag module onto the seat backrest frame mounting bracket.
1. Position the side air bag module to the seat backrest frame mounting bracket.
2. Install the nuts.
2. Route the side air bag wire harness and install the pin-type retainers to the seat backrest frame.
3. Position the seat backrest pad onto the seat backrest frame.
4. Install the seat backrest trim cover.
1. Position and roll the seat backrest trim cover down over the seat backrest frame and pad.
2. Attach the hook and loop strips.
5. Attach the seat back trim cover J-retainers.
6. Install the manual lumbar control knob.
CAUTION: When positioning the seat or installing the seat bottom to the seat back, be careful not to damage the seat back pivot or the recliner mechanism. This can cause damage to the seat components.
7. Install the seat backrest bolts.
1. Align the seat backrest to the seat bottom.
2. Install the seat backrest bolts.
8. Install the pivot nut.
9. Route the side air bag wire harness, as noted in removal, and install the wire harness and electrical connector pin-type retainers.
10. Install the outboard seat cushion side shield.
1. Align the retaining clips and push inward, seating the retaining clips.
- If equipped, connect the power seat switch electrical connector.
2. Install the screw.
3. Install the seat backrest lever cover.
11. Align the retaining clips and push inward, installing the inboard seat cushion side shield.
CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.
NOTE: Make sure to follow all steps and instructions in the installation procedure of the affected seat.
12. Install the affected seat into the vehicle.
Repower the system.