INSTALLATION
NOTE: The seat airbag connector must face down
(toward seat cushion) after installation.
(1) Carefully slide the seat airbag in nylon sleeve
until mounting studs line up with holes provided in
nylon sleeve. Be careful not to tear nylon sleeve as
this will affect function of airbag system.
CAUTION: The seat airbag must be inside the nylon
sleeve before installing retaining nuts. Failure to do
so will adversely affect the function of the side
impact airbag system.
(2) Pull seat airbag 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 the seat airbag 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 seat airbag electrical connector.
After initial connector is installed be certain the yel-
low locking tab is in the upper “locked” position.
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.
(6) Install the plastic back panel on the seat back
(Fig. 15). Refer to Body, Seats, Front Seat Back
Cover, Installation. Install four screws in the upper
mounting location of the back cover. Refer to Body for
a detailed procedure.
(7) Install the front seat back in vehicle. Refer to
Body, Seats, Front Seat, Installation.
CAUTION: Be certain plastic back panel is securely
installed on the seat back. Failure to do so will
adversely affect the side impact airbag system.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
(8) Close hood.
(9) Verify vehicle and system operation.
SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTER
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Front seat belt assemblies must be
replaced after a collision.
(1) Remove B-pillar trim (Fig. 8).
(2) Remove the two bolts attaching shoulder belt
adjuster to B-pillar (Fig. 18).
(3) Remove shoulder belt adjuster from vehicle.
Fig. 17 INSTALLING SEAT AIRBAG
Fig. 18 FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER
1 - FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER
2 - TAB IS ON BOTTOM
8Os - 10 RESTRAINTS PL
SEAT AIRBAG (Continued)
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