Side Airbag Module: Removal
WARNING:
The following service operations include the works which may affect the SRS airbag system. Before starting work, always be sure to confirm the precautions related to the SRS airbag system. (Refer to
SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM
)
NOTE:
The following procedure is for LH side. Perform the same procedures for the RH side.
- PrecautionsWARNING: Replace the separate type front seat backrest ASSY LH if the side airbag system is activated.CAUTION: After turning the ignition switch to OFF, you may have to wait for a while before disconnecting the battery terminals. Check appropriate precautions for battery terminal disconnection before proceeding. (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
- Disconnection of the battery ground terminal
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground terminal, and then wait for 60 seconds before starting the work. (Refer to
WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES
)WARNING: The air bag and pretensioner system are fitted with a backup power supply. If you start the work within 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the air bag may be activated.CAUTION: To avoid damage to the molding, be sure to fully open the door glasses on both driver's and passenger's sides.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground terminal, and then wait for 60 seconds before starting the work. (Refer to
WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES
)
- Removal of the front seat ASSY LH (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Removal of the reclining adjuster release handle LH (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Removal of the vertical adjuster handle LH (driver's side) (Refer to DISASSEMBLY , Step 2)
- Removal of the front seat cushion shield LH (Refer to DISASSEMBLY , Step 3)
- Removal of the front seat cushion shield INN LH (Refer to DISASSEMBLY , Step 4 )
- Removal of the separate type front seat backrest ASSY LH (Refer to DISASSEMBLY , Step 6
- Removal of the separate type front seat backrest cover with pad (Refer to DISASSEMBLY , Step 7 )
- Removal of the side airbag module LH