Vehicles Without Side Air Bags

Special Tool(s):

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIRBAG MODULE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
- AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE CAN CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.
- NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove the affected seat.







2. Remove the seat backrest trim panel.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Carefully fold the seat backrest cover panel to release the tension on the upper J-hooks.
3 Release the upper J- hooks.
4 Release the lower tabs.

CAUTION: When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.

NOTE: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats with side air bags cannot be repaired. New front seat backrest trim covers must be installed. Cleaning is permissible.







3. Release the four J-clips.







4. Remove the backrest handle.







5. Release the J-clips.







6. Release the J-clips.







7. Remove the bolts.







8. Remove the bolts.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE.







1. Position the recliner assembly to the seat frame.
- Install the bolts.







2. Install the bolts.







3. Fasten the J-clips.







4. Install the backrest recliner handle.







5. Fasten the J-clips.







6. Install the seat backrest trim panel.
1 Fasten the lower tabs.
2 Carefully fold the seat backrest cover panel to apply tension for the upper J-hooks.
3 Fasten the upper J-hooks.
4 Install the screw.
7. Restore the vehicle to operating condition
1 Install the affected seat.
2 Check the active restraint system for correct operation.