Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
CAUTION: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 3 minutes.
Remove the front seat back cover.
(Refer to " Replacement ")
Remove the side airbag wiring (A) after loosening the side airbag wiring clips.

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Remove the side airbag (A) by loosening the nuts.
Tightening torque:

5.8 - 7.8 N.m (0.6 - 0.8 kgf.m, 4.3 - 5.7 lb.ft, 52.0 - 69.4 lb.in)

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