Seatback Assembly

WARNING: Do not leave any objects (screwdrivers, tools, etc.) on the seat during seatback repair. It can lead to personal injury if the side air bag should accidentally deploy.

CAUTION:

Before servicing, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
Handle the side air bag module carefully. During disassembly, always hold the side air bag module, do not let it hang by the wire harness.
Always work from the side or back of the seatback assembly, do not work in front of seat.
Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the seat assembly.
Replace the side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
Do not insert any objects into the side air bag module.
Do not attempt to disassemble the side air bag module.
Do not expose the side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 93°C (200°F).
Do not expose the side air bag module to any oil, grease, detergent or water.
During disassembly, do not damage the seatback board, chutes, connectors, retainers, clips, module harness or the side air bag module.

NOTE: If the vehicle has been involved in a collision and the side air bag module has deployed, the seat assembly must be replaced.

Disassembly

Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation - Seat Assembly .
Remove the headrest.
Release the lower seatback trim retainer straps (C) from the seat frame assembly.

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Unzip the seatback zippers (A), then release J-hook (B).
Release the headrest holder locks as shown and remove the headrest holders.

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CAUTION: Before removing/installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).
The remaining parts of the seatback are serviced as part of the seat assembly.

Assembly

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.
Always route side air bag module harness in original location. Replace any deformed or damaged clips with same type and color. Always install clips in the original location in the harness.
After work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected causing the air bag warning lamp to illuminate.
If a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunction parts, perform the SRS final check. Refer to SRS Final Check .