Side-Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation
Side-Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and InstallationWARNING:
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side-air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormality is found, be sure to replace it with new one as an assembly.
- Be sure to read Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag, Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Advanced Air Bag and Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner:Advanced Air Bag before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury or undeployment of the air bag when necessary.
Removal
1. Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.
2. Loosen seat back surface fastener (1) and roll up backside seat back surface.
3. Remove sleeve lock nut (1) from side air bag (inflator) module (2).
4. Remove side-air bag (inflator) module from seat back.
5. Disconnect side-air bag (inflator) module connector (1) as shown in the figure.
a. Unlock lock button (2).
b. With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.
WARNING:
- When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you.
Never carry air bag (inflator) module by wires or connector on the side of the module. In case of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury.
- As the live side-air bag (inflator) module must be kept with its bag (trim cover) facing up while being stored or left standing. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
- Observe Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Advanced Air Bag for handling and storing it.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
6. Remove fastener (1) with sleeve (2) from seat back.
Installation
1. Install new fastener (1) to seat back.
2. Install new sleeve (1) and sleeve lock nut (2) to side-air bag (inflator) module, then tighten nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Sleeve lock nut (a): 2.5 N.m (0.25 kg-m, 2.0 lbf-ft)
3. Connect side-air bag (inflator) module connector (1) securely as shown in the figure.
a. Connect connector.
b. Lock connector with lock button (2).
4. Insert claw (1) of side-air bag (inflator) module on installation hole (2).
5. Install side-air bag (inflator) module by pushing it into fastener (3) securely.
6. Roll down backside seat back surface and fix seat back surface fastener securely.