REAR SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

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.


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

    After turning the engine 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.

  2. 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.

  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

  4. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Rear Seatback Hinge Hook

      Disengage the 2 hooks <A> on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Measurement
      a 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less

      Note

      Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.


      1. Choose a hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the rear seat cushion to disengage the hook.

      2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.

    2. Disengage the 2 hooks <B> on the rear side of rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seatback hinge hook.

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      *1 Buckle of the Rear Seat Inner with Center Belt Assembly LH
      *2 Buckle of the Rear Seat Inner with Center Belt Assembly RH

      Remove the buckle of the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH and buckle of the rear seat inner with center belt assembly RH from the rear seat cushion assembly.

    4. w/ Climate Control Seat System:


      1. Disconnect the rear seat heater connector.

    5. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and disconnect the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.

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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and disconnect the rear seat shoulder belt guide RH.

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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and disconnect the rear center seat shoulder belt guide.

    4. Disconnect the 2 rear seat airbag assembly connectors.

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      *1 Clamp
      *2 Hook
      *3 Rear Seat 3 Point Type Outer Belt Assembly LH
      *4 Rear Seat 3 Point Type Outer Belt Assembly RH
      *5 Rear Seat Inner with Center Belt Assembly LH

      Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 rear seat airbag assembly wire harnesses.

    6. Remove the 4 bolts.

    7. Disconnect the rear seat 3 point type outer belt assembly LH, rear seat 3 point type outer belt assembly RH and rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH from the rear seatback assembly.

    8. Disengage the 3 hooks and remove the rear seatback assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

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


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      *1 Hog Ring
      *2 Clamp
      *3 Fastener

      Remove the 3 hog rings.

    2. Disengage the clamp and fastener to disconnect the airbag wire harness.

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      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.