Side Airbag Module: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, < Ref. to, CAUTION , General Description. >

NOTE: Remove the passenger's side by referring to driver's side.

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the front seats. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Seat. >
4. Remove the clip from reverse side of seat cushion assembly and slide rail IN (A), and then remove the side airbag harness.
   Fig 1: Removing Side Airbag Harness

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5. Remove the backrest cover. < Ref. to DISASSEMBLY , Front Seat. >
6. Remove the side airbag harness from backrest frame assembly.
   Fig 2: Removing Side Airbag Harness From Backrest Frame Assembly

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7. Remove the side airbag module (A) from backrest frame assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Side Airbag Module

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