Attention.
- When performing work on the components of the airbag system, observe all necessary precautions and safety precautions (see section at the beginning of the chapter).
- If the side airbag module is installed in the seatback with debris, the debris may cause injury if the airbag deploys. Check that there is no foreign material in the seatback before installing the side airbag module.
1. Turn off the ignition.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait at least one minute.
3. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
4. To remove facing of a back of a seat with the panel.
5. Disconnect the side airbag module connector.
6. Remove the retainer.
7. Loosen the nuts.
8. Remove the side airbag module.
9. Installation is made in an order, the return to removal.
10. Turn on the ignition (engine off or on).
11. Verify that the airbag system indicator flashes for 6 seconds and goes out. If the airbag system indicator does not illuminate, perform a system check using the on-board self-diagnosis using the M-MDS.