CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
If the side airbag has deployed, replace the front seat assembly with a new one.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
for Manual Seat: Click here
for Power Seat: Click here
SEPARATE AIRBAG WIRE HARNESS (for Manual Seat)
Disengage the 2 hooks.
Disengage the claw and 4 clamps.
SEPARATE AIRBAG WIRE HARNESS (for Power Seat)
Disengage the 2 hooks.
Disengage the claw and 4 clamps.
REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD
w/ Seat Heater:
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the 2 clamps.
Remove the 3 hog rings.
Open the 2 fasteners.
Remove the 2 hog rings.
Disengage the 2 hooks.
Turn back the separate type front seatback cover.
Remove the nut and disengage the hook to separate the separate type front seatback cover bracket.
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 front seat headrest supports.
Remove the front seatback cover with pad from the front seat frame assembly with adjuster.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the airbag wire harness.
Remove the 2 nuts and front seat airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
The nuts must not be reused.
Make sure that the seat frame assembly is not deformed. If it is, replace it with a new one.