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Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Driver Or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module
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Callout Component Name
WARNING: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:
  • The seat cushion frame
  • The seat recliner, if equipped
  • The seat adjuster
  • The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.
WARNING: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS). Before applying power to the SIS make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedures could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  3. Remove the front seat riser finish cover. Refer to Front Seat Riser Finish Cover Replacement .
  4. Remove the front seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
1 Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  9 N.m (79 lb in)
2 Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Guide

Procedure

  1. Remove the restraint guide from the module.
  2. Note the routing of the inflatable restraint electrical cable for installation.
3 Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module

Procedure

  1. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .
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