Side Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
Make sure that the side airbag module is installed as shown in the figure.

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(1)	Seat pad ASSY backrest
(2)	Seat frame ASSY backrest
(3)	Side airbag module inflator
(4)	Self-locking nut
(5)	Cover front seat backrest
(6)	Side airbag guide cloth
(7)	Hexagon cap nut

Besides, if the cover front seat backrest is not installed securely, the side airbag may not be activated properly, therefore keep strictly to the following procedures .

Do not reuse the mounting nuts of the airbag module. Always replace with a new specified nut .
Be careful not to stain or damage the cover front seat 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 front seat backrest .
1. 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.
2. Install the side airbag module to the seat frame assembly backrest.
  Tightening torque:
  
  6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
3. Assemble the front seat. Ref. 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.
4. Install the belt assembly front INN. Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>FRONT SEAT BELT>INSTALLATION>BELT ASSEMBLY FRONT INN .
5. Install the front seat to the body. Ref. to SEATS>FRONT SEAT>INSTALLATION .
  CAUTION: If the passenger's seat bolts are loosened or the seat is removed, be sure to perform [Rezero] for the occupant detection system after installing the seat to the vehicle.
6. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
7. Perform [Rezeroing] for the occupant detection system. Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>REZERO .