INSTALLATION - NONDEPLOYED
CAUTION: DO NOT REPLACE A DEPLOYED AIR-
BAG. IF SEAT AIRBAG HAS BEEN DEPLOYED ALL
DAMAGED PARTS MUST BE REPLACED.
NOTE: AIRBAG CONNECTOR MUST FACE DOWN
(TOWARD SEAT CUSHION) AFTER INSTALLATION.
(1) Carefully slide the seat airbag module in nylon
sleeve until mounting studs line up with holes pro-
vided in nylon sleeve. Be careful not to tear nylon
sleeve as this will affect function of airbag system.
CAUTION: AIRBAG MUST BE INSIDE NYLON
SLEEVE BEFORE INSTALLING RETAINING NUTS.
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT
THE FUNCTION OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
(2) Pull airbag module and nylon sleeve assembly
up to line up mounting studs and mistake proofing
pin with holes provided in seat back frame mounting
bracket (Fig. 17). Install airbag module retaining
nuts. Torque to 10.7 N·m (94.7 in. lbs.).
(3) Position the upper seat back trim cover and
cushion over seat back frame.
(4) Connect the side airbag module electrical con-
nector. After initial connector is installed be certain
the yellow locking tab is in the upper “locked” posi-
tion. Check to be certain connector cannot be
removed once yellow locking tab is positioned.
(5) Position seat back trim cover and install seat
back trim cover J-straps on the upper, lower and air-
bag side of seat back frame.
CAUTION: ALWAYS INSTALL NEW PUSHPINS,
WHEN INSTALLING SEAT BACK PLASTIC BACK
PANEL.
(6) Install the plastic back panel on the seat back.
Install new pushpins in the upper mounting location
of the back cover. Refer to Group 23, Body for a
detailed procedure.
CAUTION: BE CERTAIN PLASTIC BACK PANEL IS
SECURELY INSTALLED ON THE SEAT BACK. FAIL-
URE TO DO SO WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM.
(7) Connect the negative battery cable.
(8) Using the DRB III Scan Tool erase any stored
DTC’s and perform Airbag System Diagnostics.
RIGHT SEAT AIRBAG MODULE
CAUTION: DO NOT REPLACE A DEPLOYED SEAT
AIRBAG. IF SEAT AIRBAG HAS BEEN DEPLOYED
ALL DAMAGED PARTS MUST BE REPLACED.
Fig. 16 Seat Airbag Position & Orientation
1 – SEAT BACK FRAME
2 – AIRBAG MOUNTING STUDS
3 – AIRBAG NYLON SLEEVE
4 – SEAT BACK TRIM COVER/CUSHION
5 – SEAT AIRBAG MODULE
Fig. 17 Installing Seat Airbag
LH PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 8M - 15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
2000 LHS, 300M, CONCORDE AND INTREPID