Side Airbag Module: Removal
CAUTION:
Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- Prior to starting work, check "Precautions" in the "SEATS" information. Ref. to SEATS>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE:
- For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- For models with power seat, remove the slide rail bolts before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor or disconnecting the battery negative terminal.
After the bolts are removed, slide the seat to the middle position in order to make it easier to take out of the vehicle. - Remove the front seats. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>REMOVAL .
- Remove the seat belt inner - front. Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>FRONT SEAT BELT>REMOVAL>SEAT BELT INNER - FRONT .
- Separate the backrest assembly and the seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>DISASSEMBLY .
- Remove the side airbag module.CAUTION: Do not open the protective cover of the side airbag module. If any damage is present in the protective cover or the cloth of side airbag module comes out from the protective cover slit, replace the side airbag module with a new part.