REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • Disconnect the negative auxiliary battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Insulate the disconnected (-) terminal by wrapping the tape (Refer to the item 5 of Service Precautions ).
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag module. If faulty, replace it with new one(s).
  • Handle the front seatback frame (with side-airbag module) with sufficient caution, and do not drop the assembly or allow contact with water, oil, or others. If denting, cracking, or deformation is discovered, replace it with new one(s).
  • Store the front seatback frame (with side-airbag module) on a flat surface. Also, do not put anything on it.
  • Do not store the front seatback frame (with side-airbag module) in a place where the temperature exceeds 93°C.
  • After the side-airbag deployment, replace the front seatback frame (with side-airbag module) with the new one.
  • Put on gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bags.
  • When discarding the air bag module, make sure to deploy the air bag before the disposal (Refer to ).

Pre-removal operation
  • Electric motor switch to the "ON" position.
  • Disconnect the negative auxiliary battery terminal.





Removal step


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Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
<<A>>

1.
Front seatback frame (with side-airbag module) (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )



Installation step

>>A<<
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Pre-installation inspection


1.
Front seatback frame (with side-airbag module) (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )


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Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )

>>B<<
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Post-installation inspection

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT



<<A>> FRONT SEATBACK FRAME (WITH SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE) REMOVAL


caution
  • When replacing the side-airbag module, replace the front seatback frame.
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • Store the removed front seatback frame in a clean and dry place.
  • When discarding the air bag module, discard after deploying the air bag as specified in the service procedure (Refer to ).

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS



>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION


1.Before the installation, check the air bag module (Refer to ).
note Even when installing a new front seatback frame (with side-airbag module), perform an inspection before the installation.
2.Connect the negative auxiliary battery terminal.
3.
caution Be sure to turn the ignition key to the LOCK (OFF) position when connecting or disconnecting M.U.T.-III.
Connect M.U.T.-III to the diagnosis connector (16 pin).
4.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
5.Read the diagnosis code, and check that everything is normal except the air bag module open circuit.
6.Electric motor switch to the "ON" position.

>>B<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION


1.Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

2.Check that the SRS warning lamp is illuminated for 6 to 8 seconds, and extinguished afterward.
3.If the lamp does not extinguish, perform the troubleshooting (Refer to ).