Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury.

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .
2. Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion finish panel. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the driver or passenger seat cushion outer finish panel. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Outer Finish Panel Replacement .
4. Remove the driver or passenger seat outer recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement .
5. Remove the front seat head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement .

1

Seat Back Cushion Cover

Procedure

1. Disengage the J-channel retainers and tabs at the bottom of the seat back cover from the seat back cushion frame.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector that is attached to the seat back cushion, if equipped.
3. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact module nuts (2) from the seat back frame.
4. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the SIR module electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the SIR electrical connector.
6. Remove the seat back cushion cover, airbag module and pad from the seat cushion frame as an assembly.

2

Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
5.5 N·m (49 lb in)

3

Front Seat Back Cushion Pad

Procedure

1. Slide the inflatable restraint side impact module out of the chute. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
2. Separate the seat cushion from the seat cushion pad by pulling the cover away from the pad.
3. Transfer the seat heater, if equipped.

Tip
Seat back cover can be damaged upon reinstalling cover to seat back pad. When reinstalling the seat cushion cover to the seat pad, start in upper outboard corner and install outboard side of the cover. Then start at the upper inboard corner and install inboard side of cover.