Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Locating Right 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:

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 .
Remove the passenger front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
Remove the seat back cover. Refer to Seat Back Cover Replacement - Front in Seats.
Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the plastic molding (2) that holds the air bag inflator module (1) to the passenger seat back frame.

Fig 2: Routing Of Inflator Module Wiring Harness

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Note the routing of the inflator module wiring harness (2) and the retaining clip attachments within the passenger seat.
Remove the wiring harness retaining clips from the passenger seat frame.
Remove the wiring harness (2) from the passenger seat frame.
Remove the air bag inflator module (1) from the passenger seat back frame.
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 .