Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
3. Remove the front seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement.



4. Remove the module wiring harness (1),  (2),  (3) and  (4)  from the side of seat frame.



5. Remove the 2 bracket retaining nuts (1) holding the module (2) to the seat frame.



6. Remove the module wiring harness (1) from under the seat frame.
7. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.

1. Install a new inflatable restraint side impact module to the seat frame.



2. Install the module (2) to the seat frame and install the 2 retaining nuts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




3. Install the module wiring harness (1),  (2),  (3) and  (4)  to the seat.



4. Install the module wiring harness (1) through the underside of the seat frame.
5. Install the front seat back trim cover, refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement.
6. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.