REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • Disconnect the negative (-) 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 seatback frame assembly (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 seatback frame assembly (side-airbag module) on a flat surface. Also, do not put anything on it.
  • Do not store the seatback frame assembly (side-airbag module) in a place where the temperature exceeds 93°C.
  • After the side-airbag deployment, replace the seatback frame assembly (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
  • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.




Removal procedure for front seatback frame assembly integrated to side-airbag module
<<A>>
1.
 Front seatback frame assembly



Installation procedure for front seatback frame assembly integrated to side-airbag module

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection


1.
 Front seatback frame assembly

>>B<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> FRONT SEATBACK FRAME REMOVAL
Refer to GROUP 52A, Front Seat Assembly .
caution
  • When replacing the side-airbag module, replace the seat frame assembly.
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • Store the removed seatback frame assembly 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 seatback frame assembly (side-airbag module), perform an inspection before the installation.
2.Connect the negative 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.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) 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 ).