Side Air Bag Module: Installation

WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material before installing the seat side air bag module. If any damage is found, install new components. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:

Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
Install new parts if damaged.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the mounting bracket. Failure to follow this instruction may result in wiring harness damage and may cause system failure.

All seats

Install the side air bag module and nuts onto the seat backrest frame mounting bracket.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Side Air Bag Module Nuts
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Attach the 2 side air bag module wiring harness retainers to the seat backrest frame.

Fig 2: Locating Air Bag Module Wiring Harness Retainers
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Roll down the seat trim cover to the side air bag module.

WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Fig 3: Locating Air Bag Module Deployment Chute And J-Clips

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Feed the side air bag module deployment chute and J-clips back through the side air bag module seat backrest foam opening.

WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned and closed, the seat side air bag module may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Fig 4: Locating Side Air Bag Module Deployment Chute J-Clip

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Install the side air bag module deployment chute and J-clips around the side air bag module and seat backrest frame.
Roll the seat backrest trim cover down in position and attach the hook-and-loop strips.
Feed the seat backrest trim cover rear J-clip through seat between the seat backrest and seat cushion.
Attach the seat backrest trim cover J-clips.

Fig 5: Locating Front Seat Backrest Cover J-Clip
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Seats with manual lumbar adjust
Install the manual lumbar control knob.

Fig 6: Locating Manual Lumbar Knob
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All seats
Attach the 3 wiring harness routing retainers. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector and attach it to the seat track.

Fig 7: Locating Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Routing Retainers
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Install the inboard seat cushion side shield and screw.

Fig 8: Locating Inboard Seat Cushion Side Shield And Screw
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Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING article.