Side Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:

Refer to CAUTION before handling the airbag module.
Be sure to perform the system calibration for occupant detection system after passenger's seat installation. Refer to OPERATION .
Make sure that the side airbag module assembly is installed as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Guide Cloth, Tape, Backrest Cover And Side Airbag Module Assembly
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Fig 2: Identifying Side Airbag Module Components
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When replacing the side airbag assembly with new one, be sure to attach the side airbag tape.
Be careful not to stain or damage the backrest cover during assembly.
Do not reuse hog rings and S hooks.
Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
Install the hog rings to the specified points securely and make sure that there is no wrinkle or twisting on backrest cover.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
- Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
Install the side airbag module to backrest frame assembly.
Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
Install the side airbag harness to backrest frame assembly.
Install the backrest cover.
Secure the backrest hinge.
- Manual seat
  
  Fig 3: Locating Backrest Hinge Mounting Bolts (Manual Seat)
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- Power seat
  
  Fig 4: Locating Backrest Hinge Mounting Bolts (Power Seat)
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Tightening torque:

Refer to FRONT SEAT .
Install the side airbag harness to the back of the seat cushion assembly using a cable clip.
CAUTION: After restoring the seat, operate the reclining and sliding mechanisms to check that the side airbag harness is not caught.
Install the front seat to the body.
CAUTION:
- The seat mounting bolts differ between the front mounting points and the rear mounting points. Make sure that you are using correct bolts at correct positions.
- Tighten the slide rail installing bolts in the order as shown in the figure, in several steps by gradually increasing the torque until they reach the specified torque.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Front And Rear Bolt Washer Diameter
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- Front (bolt A): Washer diameter 22 mm (0.87 in)
- Rear (bolt B): Washer diameter 26 mm (1.02 in)
Tightening torque:

Front seat assembly: 53 N.m (5.40 kgf-m, 39.1 ft-lb)