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Side Airbag Module: Removal

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
NOTE: Components: Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>SIDE AIRBAG MODULE .
  1. Prior to starting work, check "Precautions" in the "SEATS" service information. Ref. to SEATS>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Remove the front seats. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>REMOVAL .
  5. Separate the backrest assembly and the seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>DISASSEMBLY .
  6. Remove the seat pad assembly backrest and the cover backrest front seat.
    1. Remove the plastic fastener at the back side (bottom) of backrest assembly.
    2. Open the fastener at the rear side of backrest assembly.
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    3. Remove the plastic fastener.
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    4. Disconnect the connector.
    5. Using the TORX® T30, remove the bolts.
    6. Remove the flat mat assembly.
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    7. Remove the self-locking nuts of the side airbag module.
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    8. Remove the bushing headrest.
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    9. Remove the seat pad assembly backrest and the cover backrest front seat from the seat backrest assembly.
  7. 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.
    1. While taking care not to damage the airbag protective cover, remove the side airbag module.
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    - Meaning of pictograms indicated on the label
    (A) Flammable explosive substance encapsulated parts; be careful of handling.
    (B) Indicates that this part is an airbag module.
    (C) Before handling, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" in the service information.
      For the disposal procedures of the airbag modules, refer to "Airbag Module Disposal".
    (D) Do not disassemble the airbag module.
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