Side Air Bag Module: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING:
Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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Side air bag modules with damaged covers must be replaced.
WARNING:
Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired, they are to be replaced. Cleaning is permissible.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
If a side air bag deployment took place a new seat back foam pad, trim cover, side air bag module, bracket and nuts, U-nuts and bolts must be installed. The seat back frame should be replaced if necessary.
NOTE:
If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.
NOTE:
When replacing the side air bag after deployment, refer to SEATING
for additional information concerning the installation of a new side air bag.
NOTE:
The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE:
Driver seat side air bag module shown, passenger side similar.
NOTE:
Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- Position the seat to access all of the seat track-to-floor pan bolts.
- Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
- Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT -- FRONT .
- Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST -- FRONT .
- Remove the plastic rivets attaching the backrest trim cover to the inboard and outboard recliners.
- Release the front seat backrest trim cover J-clip.
- Remove the seat backrest trim cover inner J-clip.
- Invert the seat backrest trim cover up.
- Place a hand between the seat backrest trim cover and foam pad and carefully separate the hook and loop strips.
- Remove the hog rings.
- Position the seat back foam pad aside.
- Detach the wiring pin-type retainers from seat backrest frame.
- Remove the bolts and the side air bag module.
WARNING:
Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired; they are to be installed new (cleaning is permissible).
CAUTION:
Use care when separating the seat cushion trim cover from the hook and loop strips. The hook and loop strips can be torn from the seat cushion foam.
WARNING:
Note the position of the wiring harness, to aid installation. An incorrectly routed wiring harness could become damaged when the seat is moved. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.