Side Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .

Make sure that the side airbag module is installed as shown in the figure.

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Besides, if the cover COMPL - front backrest is not installed securely, the side airbag may not be activated properly, therefore keep strictly to the following procedures.
Do not reuse mounting bolts and nuts of airbag module.
Always replace with the specified new bolts and nuts.
Be careful not to stain or damage the cover COMPL - front backrest during assembly.
Do not reuse hog rings.
Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
Install the hog rings to the specified points securely and make sure that there is no wrinkle or twisting on the cover COMPL - front backrest.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side airbag module.
- Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
Install the side airbag module to the frame assembly - front backrest.
Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
Assemble the front seat. Refer to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>ASSEMBLY .
CAUTION: After restoring the seat, operate the reclining and sliding mechanisms to check that the side airbag harness is not caught.
Install the front seat assembly to the body. Refer to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .