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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Left Side Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Components
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    CAUTION: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:
    • The seat cushion frame
    • The seat recliner, if equipped
    • The seat adjuster
    • The seat back frame

    Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 .
  2. Remove the driver seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  3. Remove the seat back cover. Refer to Seat Back Cover Replacement - Front in Seats.
  4. Remove the plastic molding (2) that holds the air bag inflator module (1) to the driver seat back frame.
  5. Fig 2: Routing Of Wiring Harness
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  6. Note the routing of the wiring harness (3) to the air bag inflator module and the retaining clip attachments within the driver seat.
  7. Remove the wiring harness retaining clips from the driver seat frame.
  8. Remove the wiring harness (3) from the driver seat frame.
  9. Remove the inflator module (1) from the driver seat back frame.
  10. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .