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Removal & Installation

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  1. Side air bag modules are located behind outboard bolster of right and left front seat backs. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
  2. Remove appropriate front seat from vehicle. Remove retaining screw at back of inboard and outboard lower seat trim panels. Remove retaining clip at outboard front, prying between nut head and seat frame, and remove lower seat trim. Repeat for inboard seat trim.
  3. Push on release tab and remove armrest. Remove armrest stop and retainer. Remove 2 pin-type retainers securing side air bag wiring harness to seat bottom and route it through seat bottom. Remove 2 bolts from seat back ratchet mechanism (inboard side). Remove bolt from outboard seat back pivot and remove seat back.
    WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Electrical connector at side air bag module is a permanent connection. Do not disconnect wire connector at side air bag module.
  4. Place seat back on suitable work surface. Release seat back trim cover retaining strips at bottom of seat back. Peel seat back trim cover in an inside out fashion, enough to access side air bag module. Remove side air bag wiring harness pin-type retainer from seat back frame. Remove 2 air bag module retaining bolts and remove side air bag module.
    WARNING: Foreign objects between side air bag module and seat components may be projected toward occupants during air bag deployment. Personal injury may result. Ensure side air bag module, air bag mounting surfaces and seat back pad are free of foreign objects.
  5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  .
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