Rear Side Airbag: Removing

NOTE:

Removal and installation is described for the right side of the vehicle. Removing and installing on the left side is identical.

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working on an airbag. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

-- Move the right rear seat bench as far forward as possible.

-- Remove the rear wheel housing trim (with rear side airbag). Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING TRIM WITH REAR SIDE AIRBAG

-- Remove all 11 clamping washers -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying 11 Clamping Washers -1-

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-- Remove side airbag -1- from the trim -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Airbag -1- And Trim -2-

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