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Seat Airbag: Installation

NOTE: The seat airbag connector must face down (toward seat cushion) after installation.
  1. Carefully slide the seat airbag in nylon sleeve until mounting studs line up with holes provided in nylon sleeve. Be careful not to tear nylon sleeve as this will affect function of airbag system.
    CAUTION: The seat airbag must be inside the nylon sleeve before installing retaining nuts. Failure to do so will adversely affect the function of the side impact airbag system.
  2. Pull seat airbag and nylon sleeve assembly up to line up mounting studs and mistake proofing pin with holes provided in seat back frame mounting bracket. See Fig 1. Install the seat airbag retaining nuts. Torque to 10.7 N.m (94.7 in. lbs.).
    Fig 1: Installing Seat Airbag
    GC0020010Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Position the upper seat back trim cover and cushion over seat back frame.
  4. Connect the seat airbag electrical connector. After initial connector is installed be certain the yellow locking tab is in the upper "locked" position. Check to be certain connector cannot be removed once yellow locking tab is positioned.
  5. Position seat back trim cover and install seat back trim cover J-straps on the upper, lower and airbag side of seat back frame.
  6. Install the front seat back in vehicle. Refer to FRONT SEAT , Installation.
    CAUTION: Be certain plastic back panel is securely installed on the seat back. Failure to do so will adversely affect the side impact airbag system.
    WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM  FIRST. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
  7. Close hood.
  8. Verify vehicle and system operation.
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