Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

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. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .
3. Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .

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Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module

Procedure

1. Remove the module out of the chute by removing it through the top opening of the chute.
2. When installing the airbag module into the seat trim cover chute, ensure there is no twisting of the chute by fitting the module studs through the chute holes for proper alignment. The chute should then be folded into the pad opening and the airbag should be secured to the seat back frame.