Side Airbag Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lexus LX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
- INSTALL LUMBER SUPPORT
Install the lumber support with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL SEATBACK FRAME
- Install the seatback cover to the seatback frame.
- Install new hog rings, clamps and the 2 bolts.
Torque: 4.7 N.m (48 kgf.cm, 42 in.lbf)
- Install the 2 headrest supports.
- INSTALL SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
- Place the airbag connector along the inner seat adjuster, and then install the RH reclining adjuster inside shield with a screw so that the connector is placed in between.
- Install the seatback assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
NOTE:- Make sure that the seatback assembly is installed to the specified torque.
- If the seatback assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the seatback assembly with a new one.
- When installing the seatback assembly, take care it is not to be pinched between other parts.
- Install new hog rings.
- Hang the hook.
- Connect the connectors.
- INSTALL ARMREST
Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL HEADREST
- INSTALL SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
- Install the seat cushion assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 21 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
- Engage the wire harness clamp.
- Install the seat cushion assembly with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Install the seat cushion shield with the screw.
- INSTALL LOWER SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Install the lower seat cushion shield with the screws.
- INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT
- Engage the clamp, then connect the connector.
- Install the inner belt with the bolt.
Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL SEAT CUSHION OUTER SHIELD
- Connect the connectors.
- Install the seat cushion outer shield with the 3 screws.
- INSTALL SEATBACK BOARD
- INSTALL FRONT SEAT
- Install the front seat.NOTE: Be careful not to damage body
- Connect the connectors.
- Install the 4 bolts.
Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
- Install the 4 seat track covers.
- Install the front seat.