Repair Procedures: Installation
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the harness wires so they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
NOTE:
- Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.
- Use new mounting nuts when you replace a side airbag.
- Make sure that the airbag assembly cover is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.
- Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes.
- Place a Side Airbag (SAB) on the side airbag frame and tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (2EA).
Tightening torque:
5.9 ~ 7.8 Nm (0.6 ~ 0.8 kgf.m, 4.3 ~ 5.8 lb.ft)
- Install the new seat back cover. (Refer to SEAT )
- Install the front seat assembly, and then connect the Side Airbag (SAB) harness connector.
- Recline and slide the front seat forward fully, make sure the harness wires are not pinched of interfering with other parts.
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.
- After installing the Side Airbag (SAB), confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.