REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules and clock spring. If faulty, just replace with new one(s).
  • Do not drop the air bag modules or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace if a dent, crack, deformation or rust are present.
  • Store the air bag modules on a flat surface with the deployment surface facing up. Do not place anything on top of them.
  • Do not store the air bag modules in a place more than 93°C.
  • When the side and curtain air bags have been deployed, replace the front seat back assembly and curtain air bag modules with new ones.
  • Put on gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bags.
  • When discarding the undeployed air bag module(s), be sure to deploy the air bag(s) in advance as specified in the service procedure (Refer to ).

<SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE>


Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.




Side air bag module removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Negative battery cable connection
<<B>>
2.
 Front seat assembly



Side air bag module installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection


2.
 Front seat assembly


1.
 Negative (-) battery cable connection

>>D<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection

<CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE>


Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.




Curtain air bag module removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Negative battery cable connection


·
 Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining .)
<<C>>
2.
 Connector
<<D>>
3.
 Curtain air bag module


4.
 Strap guide bracket



Curtain air bag module installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection


4.
 Strap guide bracket

>>B<<
 3.
 Curtain air bag module

>>C<<
 2.
 Connector


·
 Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining .)


1.
 Negative battery cable connection

>>D<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to ).
warning Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag(s) deployment.

<<B>> FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
warning Dispose of air bag modules only according to the specified procedure (Refer to ).
Refer to GROUP52A, Front seat assembly.

<<C>> CONNECTOR REMOVAL

Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out forward and unlock the locking button of the curtain air bag harness-side connector.

<<D>> CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
caution
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.
warning Dispose of air bag modules only according to the specified procedure. (Refer to ).
When installing the new air bag modules and clock spring, refer to “INSPECTION” ().
2.Connect the negative battery cable.

3.
caution To prevent damage to M.U.T.-III MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting M.U.T.-III MB991958.
Connect M.U.T.-III MB991958 to the diagnosis connector.
4.Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
5.Check diagnosis codes using M.U.T.-III MB991958 to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
At this time, check that no diagnosis code except B1400, B1420, B1430, B1440 and B1450 are set.
6.
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work. (Refer to ).
warning Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. Disconnect the negative battery cable and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bags deployment.

>>B<< CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION

caution
  • Take care not to contort the curtain air bag when installing it.
  • Take care that the surrounding components do not trap the air bag.
  • Take care that the front pillar trim clips or other do not trap the strap.
Hang the strap on the strap guide.

>>C<< CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
caution Connect the connector to the inflator thoroughly.

>>D<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position.

3.Does the SRS warning lamp illuminate for about 7 seconds, and go out?
4.If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If no, refer to <Except vehicles for Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand>, <Vehicles for Hong Kong and Singapore> or <Vehicles for Australia and New Zealand>.