Side-Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation (8, 9 or 11-Channel Air Bag System)
Precautions: Precautions for Air Bag System Service · Precautions for Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components · Precautions for Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner · Precautions for Restraint · General safety (00)
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when performing service on the side-air bag (inflator) module can result in personal injury or non-activation of the air bag in the event of a collision.
•Never disassemble or repair an air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormal condition is found, replace the module with a new one.
•Carefully read Precautions for Air Bag System Service, Precautions for Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components and Precautions for Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner and follow all of the instructions provided.
•Carefully read Precautions for Air Bag System Service, Precautions for Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components and Precautions for Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner and follow all of the instructions provided.
NOTICE:
An air bag (inflator) module that has been dropped may not operate correctly.
Never use an air bag (inflator) module that has been dropped. Replace the module with a new one.
NOTE:
Refer to Repair and Inspection Required after Accident before replacing a deployed air bag.
Removal
1)Disable air bag system. 
2)Remove front seat.
3)Remove front seatback trim and front seatback pad.
4)Disconnect side-air bag (inflator) module connector (1) as shown in figure.
a)Release lock button (2).
b)Disconnect side-air bag (inflator) module connector with lock released.
5)Remove side-air bag (inflator) module nuts (4) and remove side-air bag (inflator) module (3).
Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.
