Removal Procedure

Tools required 

J 38778  Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION: 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.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7  or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 .
Fig 1: View of Lower Finish Cover from Front Seat Belt
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2. Remove the lower finish cover from the front seat belt.
3. Remove the seat back panel. Refer to Seat Back Panel Replacement - Front .
Fig 2: View of Seat Back Panel
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4. Remove the 2 fasteners retaining the seat back finish panel to the seat.
5. Use J 38778  in order to remove the seat back finish panel.
6. Remove the seat back finish panel.
7. Remove the trim covers from the head restraint shoulder belt.
Fig 3: Identifying Shoulder Belt Finish Cover & Fastener
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8. Remove the fastener (1) from the shoulder belt finish cover (2).
9. Remove the shoulder belt finish cover.
Fig 4: Identifying Side Impact Inflator Module & Mounting Fasteners
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10. Remove 2 mounting fasteners (1) from the side impact inflator module.
11. Remove the connection position assurance (CPA) from the electrical connector
12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the side impact inflator module (2).
Fig 5: Identifying Side Impact Inflator Module
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13. Remove the side impact inflator module (1) from the seat.
14. 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 Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .