Disassembly and Assembly: Notes
WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdrivers, tools, etc.) on the seat during seatback repair. It can lead to personal injury if the side air bag module should accidentally deploy.
CAUTION:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Handle the side air bag module carefully. During disassembly, always hold the side air bag module; do not let it hang by the wire harness.
- Always place the air bag module with the deployment side facing upward.
- Always work from the side or back of the seatback assembly; do not work in front of seat.
- Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the seat assembly.
- Replace the side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not insert any objects into the side air bag module.
- Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
- Do not expose the side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 deg.C (194 deg.F).
- Do not expose the side air bag module to any oil, grease, detergent or water.
- During disassembly, do not damage the seatback cover, chutes, connectors, retainers, clips, module harness or the side air bag module.
NOTE:
- If the vehicle has been involved in a collision and the side air bag module has deployed, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.
- For side air bag module removal and installation, seatback cover and seatback foam pad must be removed.