Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
* Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.
* If the side airbag was deployed, replace the front seat airbag assembly, front seatback cover and front seat frame with adjuster assembly with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

3. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER Removal

4. REMOVE SEAT TRACK INNER BRACKET COVER Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT ASSEMBLY Disassembly

8. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK WITH COVER PAD Disassembly

9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

(b) Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

CAUTION:
* The nuts must not be reused.
* Make sure that the seat frame assembly is not deformed. If it is, replace it with a new one.