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52 -INTERIOR AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) > 52B-SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) > SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE(S) > SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE(S) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
caution
  • Disconnect the negative auxiliary battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Insulate the disconnected (-) terminal by wrapping the tape (Refer to the item 5 of Service Precautions ).
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag module. If faulty, replace it with new one(s).
  • Handle the front seat assembly (with side-airbag module) with sufficient caution, and do not drop the assembly or allow contact with water, oil, or others. If denting, cracking, or deformation is discovered, replace it with new one(s).
  • Store the front seat assembly (with side-airbag module) on a flat surface. Also, do not put anything on it.
  • Do not store the front seat assembly (with side-airbag module) in a place where the temperature exceeds 93°C.
  • After the side-airbag deployment, replace the front seat assembly (with side-airbag module) with the new one.
  • Put on gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bags.
  • When discarding the air bag module, make sure to deploy the air bag before the disposal (Refer to ).
 
 
Pre-removal operation
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
 
Removal step
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
<<A>>1.Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
Installation step
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
>>A<<Pre-installation inspection
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
1.Front seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front Seat Assembly )
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
>>B<<Post-installation inspection
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
 
 
<<A>> FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (WITH SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE) REMOVAL
caution
  • When replacing the side-airbag module, replace the front seat assembly.
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • Store the removed front seat assembly in a clean and dry place.
  • When discarding the air bag module, discard after deploying the air bag as specified in the service procedure (Refer to ).
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Before the installation, check the air bag module (Refer to ).
noteEven when installing a new front seat assembly (with side-airbag module), perform an inspection before the installation.
2.
cautionBe sure to turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position when connecting or disconnecting M.U.T.-IIISE.
Connect M.U.T.-IIISE to the diagnosis connector (16 pin).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
4. Read the diagnosis code, and check that everything is normal except the air bag module open circuit.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
 

 
 
>>B<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
cautionAfter the maintenance of the SRS air bag and seat belt with pre-tensioner is completed, be sure to delete the diagnosis code and check whether the SRS warning lamp lights up (Refer to ).
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
 
2. Check that the SRS warning lamp is illuminated for 6 to 8 seconds, and extinguished afterward.
3. If the lamp does not extinguish, perform the troubleshooting (Refer to ).