Side Airbag Replacement
Removal
  1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
  1. Remove the mounting nuts (A), clip (B) and the side airbag (C).
Installation
NOTE:
  • If the side airbag lid is secured with tape, remove the tape.
  • Do not open the lid on the side airbag cover.
  • Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified torque.
  • 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 side airbag (A) and clip (B) on the seat-back frame. Torque the new side airbag mounting nuts (C).
  1. Install the front seat assembly, then connect the SRS floor wire harness 2P connector.
  1. 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.
  1. After installing the side airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.