REAR SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

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.

  • 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 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.

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

    1. Disengage the claw to remove the luggage trim service hole cover.

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  3. 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.

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

    1. 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.

      1. 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.

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

      2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.

    2. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

    1. Disengage the claw and remove the rear seat cushion lock hook.

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      Note

      Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.

      Tech Tips

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

  6. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts.

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    4. Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE

    1. Remove the 2 screws.

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    2. Disengage the guide and remove the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH from the rear side seatback assembly LH.

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT COVER BEZEL (for LH Side)

    1. Remove the 4 screws and rear No. 2 seat cover bezel from the rear side seatback frame sub-assembly LH.

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  9. REMOVE REAR SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    1. for LH Side:

      1. Disengage the 7 hooks.

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    2. for RH Side:

      1. Disengage the 8 hooks.

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    3. Disengage the clamp and remove the 2 nuts.

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    4. Remove the rear side seatback frame sub-assembly and rear seat airbag assembly from the rear side seatback cover with pad.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Side Seatback Frame Sub-assembly
      *2 Rear Seat Airbag Assembly
      *3 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.