Seats With Side Airbags: Notes

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Seats with side airbags have a "SIDE AIRBAG" label on the seat-back.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Label

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Clean the seats with a damp cloth. Do not soak the seats with liquid. Do not spray steam on the seats.
Do not repair atom or frayed seat-back cover. Replace the seat-back cover if it is damaged.
After a collision where the side airbag was deployed, replace the side airbag and the seat frame and related parts with new parts. If the seat-back cushion is split, it must be replaced. Refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment. (See Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment ).
Never put aftermarket accessories on the seat (covers, pads, seat heaters, lights, etc.).