Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
If the side air bag module is installed with debris in the seat back, the foreign material may be scattered when the side air bag module operates (deploys), causing injury. Verify that there is no foreign material in the seat back before installing the side air bag module.

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more .
Remove the front seat belt anchor cover (passenger-side).
Remove the front seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (passenger-side).
Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front seat back trim and pad. (See FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bands.

Fig 1: Side Air Bag Module, Bands And Nut With Torque Specification
Remove the nuts.
Remove the side air bag module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition to ON.
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FOREWORD [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See FOREWORD [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)