## Side Airbag Replacement

NOTE: Review the seats replacement procedure in the body section before performing repair or service.

## Removal

1. | Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

2. | Disconnect the side airbag harness 2P connector (A).

3. | Remove the seat assembly and seat-back cover.

4. | Remove the mounting nut (A) and the side airbag (B).

## Installation

NOTE:

- If the side airbag lid is secured by a tape, remove the tape.
- Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.
- Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified torque when you replace a side airbag.
- Make sure that the seat-back cover is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.
- Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.

1. | Place the new side airbag on the seat back-frame (A). Tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (B).

2. | Install the seat-back cover.

3. | Install the seat assembly, then connect the side airbag harness 2P connector.

4. | Move the front seat and the seat-back through their full ranges of movement, making sure the harness wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.

5. | Reconnect the battery negative cable.

6. | After installing the side airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.