REAR SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

If the rear seat airbag assembly was deployed, replace the rear seat airbag assembly, bench type rear seatback cover and bench type rear seatback pad with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage Click here.

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

Note

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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 HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE REAR SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the rear seat airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

Text in Illustration
*1	Hog Ring
*2	Clamp
*3	Fastener

Remove the 3 hog rings.

Disengage the clamp and fastener to disconnect the airbag wire harness.
Remove the 4 nuts and rear seat airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
- The nuts must not be reused.
- Make sure that the bench type rear seatback pad is not deformed. If it is, replace it with a new one.