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Side Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  • Make sure that the side airbag module is installed as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Module Components
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  • Be careful not to stain or damage the cover COMPL - front backrest during assembly.
  • Do not reuse hog rings.
  • Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
  • Install the hog rings to the specified points securely and make sure that there is no wrinkle or twisting on the cover COMPL - front backrest.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
    • Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
  2. Install the side airbag module to the frame assembly - front backrest.

    Tightening torque: 

    Side airbag module: 6 N.m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

  3. Assemble the front seat. Ref. to SEATS>Front Seat>ASSEMBLY .
  4. Install the front seat assembly to the body. Ref. to SEATS>Front Seat>INSTALLATION .
  5. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .