CAUTION:
If the side airbag was deployed, replace the rear seat airbag assembly, rear side seatback frame sub-assembly, rear side seatback cover sub-assembly and rear side seatback pad with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
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 REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
Note
Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.
Choose a hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to disengage the hook.
| a | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
Repeat the step above for the other hook.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
Disengage the claw and remove the rear seat cushion lock hook.
Note
Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the guide and remove the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 8 hooks.
Disengage the clamp and remove the 2 nuts.
| *1 | Rear Side Seatback Frame Sub-assembly |
| *2 | Rear Seat Airbag Assembly |
| *3 | Rear Side Seatback Cover with Pad |
Remove the rear side seatback frame sub-assembly and rear seat airbag assembly from the rear side seatback cover with pad.
CAUTION:
The nuts must not be reused.
Make sure that the rear side seatback frame sub-assembly is not deformed. If it is, replace it with a new one.