FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:


    • The nuts must not be reused.

    • Make sure that the front seatback frame sub-assembly is not deformed. If it is, replace it with a new one.


    1. Install the front seat airbag assembly with 2 new nuts.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

    2. Engage the 2 clamps.

  2. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD


    1. Temporarily install the separate type front seatback cover with pad.

    2. Engage each claw to install the 2 front seat headrest supports.

    3. Install the 3 brackets with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

      CAUTION:


      • For vehicles with a front seat airbag assembly, the separate type front seatback cover must be securely installed. Otherwise, the front seat airbag assembly may not deploy properly.

      • Make sure that the strap is not twisted after installing the nut.

      • Install the brackets securely.

    4. A01G5BV

      Using hog ring pliers, install 2 new hog rings.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the separate type front seatback cover.

      • When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.

    5. Engage each hook.

    6. A01G47V

      Using hog ring pliers, install 2 new hog rings.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the separate type front seatback cover.

      • When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.

    7. Engage the claw and 2 clamps to install the front seat airbag assembly wire harness.

  3. INSTALL SEATBACK CLIMATE CONTROL COVER (w/ Climate Control Seat System)


    1. Install the seatback climate control cover with the 4 screws.

  4. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Engage the 2 hooks to install the front seatback board sub-assembly.

    2. Install the 2 screws.

  5. CONNECT FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. w/o Seat Heater System:


      1. Engage the 2 clamps.

    2. w/ Seat Heater System:


      1. Engage the 3 clamps.

      2. Connect the connector.

  6. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD


    1. Engage the 3 claws and 5 guides to install the front seat cushion shield.

    2. Install the 2 screws.

  7. INSTALL FRONT POWER ADJUSTER SHIELD


    1. Connect the connector to the front lumbar power seat switch.

    2. w/o Seat Position Memory System:


      1. Connect the connector to the front power seat switch.

    3. w/ Seat Position Memory System:


      1. Connect the 2 connectors to the front power seat switch.

    4. w/ Variable Seat Cushion System:


      1. Connect the connector to the seat variable cushion switch.

    5. Engage the 2 claws to install the front power adjuster shield.

    6. Install the 2 screws.

  8. INSTALL FRONT INNER NO. 1 SEAT CUSHION SHIELD


    1. Engage the 2 claws and 2 clips to install the front inner No. 1 seat cushion shield.

    2. Install the 2 screws.

  9. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION SHIELD


    1. Engage the 3 claws and 4 guides to install the front seat inner cushion shield.

    2. Install the screw.

    3. Install the clip.

  10. CONNECT FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    w/o Foot Light: Click here

    w/ Foot Light: Click here

  11. INSTALL POWER SEAT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side with Power Seat Switch Assembly)


    1. Connect the connector to the power seat switch assembly.

    2. Engage the 2 claws to install the power seat switch assembly to the front seat assembly RH.

  12. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  13. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

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