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Side Airbag Module

  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  3. Remove the bolts that secure the front seat.
    NOTE: For models with power seat, remove the slide rail installing bolt before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor.
  4. Disconnect the side airbag module connector under the front seat cushion. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE>SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (FRONT DOOR) .
  5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL.
    CAUTION: The AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL should be kept shorted on the terminals until just before activation of airbag module.

    Preparation tool:  ST: AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (98299PA030)

  6. Connect the AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (A) and test harness adapter AR (B).

    Preparation tool:  ST: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER AR (98299CA000)

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  7. Connect the test harness adapter AR to the side airbag module connector (yellow).
    CAUTION: Do not place any object on front seat.
  8. Tighten the front seat to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque:  Front seat assembly: 53 N.m (5.4 kgf-m, 39.1 ft-lb)

  9. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
  10. Extend the wiring of AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL to the limit, and close all the windows and sunroof completely.
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  11. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
  12. Connect the AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  13. Connect the other cable of AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
    CAUTION:
    • After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for at least 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
    • Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
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  14. Remove the side airbag module. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Side Airbag Module>REMOVAL .
  15. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
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