Side Airbag: Installation

1.

Connect the side air bag module electrical connector and push the locking wedge down.

2.

WARNING: If the seat side airbag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the airbag material has been exposed, install a new seat side airbag assembly. Never try to repair the seat side airbag assembly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
- Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
- Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
- Install new parts if damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash. Install the side air bag module into the deployment chute and route the jumper harness out.

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3.

Route the jumper harness through the foam pad.

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4.

WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad for any foreign material. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Position the 2 side air bag module studs through the backrest frame and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5.

Attach the side air bag jumper harness to the backrest frame.

6.

WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned, the seat side air bag may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: The seat side air bag module must have a clear exit path from the front of the deployment chute. Position both deployment chute front edges to lay flat when positioned between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.

Check the position of the deployment chute.

NOTE: Typical seat shown in illustration.
1. 1.
  
  Position both deployment chute front edges to lay flat, from top to bottom.
1. 2.
  
  Do not allow the deployment chute front edges to fold over at any point.

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7.

Roll the backrest cover down and install the 3 second row hog rings.

8.

Roll the backrest cover down and install the 3 first row hog rings.

9.

Route the wire harnesses through the backrest cover and attach the backrest cover lower J-clips.

10.

Route, connect and attach the electrical connectors and wire harnesses. Attach the backrest and cushion cover retainers to the seat track.

11.

Attach the backrest cover to the cushion cover.

12.

Install the front seat. REFER to Seating - 1st Row .