PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
CAUTION: Be certain not to tear the seat airbag nylon sleeve during removal.
INSTALLATION
Deployed Seat Airbag
WARNING: DO NOT REPLACE A DEPLOYED SEAT AIRBAG. IF THE SEAT AIRBAG HAS BEEN DEPLOYED, THE ENTIRE SEAT
BACK AND ALL DAMAGED PARTS MUST BE REPLACED.
If the seat airbag was deployed, the entire seat back must be replaced.
Nondeployed Seat Airbag
WARNING: ONLY REPLACE A NONDEPLOYED SEAT AIRBAG IF FAULTY OR DEFECTIVE.
NOTE: The seat airbag connector must face down (toward seat cushion) after installation.
1. Carefully slide the side 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 side 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.
Fig. 25 Installing Side Airbag Into Seat Back
2. Pull seat airbag and nylon sleeve assembly up to line up mounting studs with holes provided in seat back frame mounting bracket. Install the seat
airbag retaining nuts. Torque to 10.7 Nm (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 yellow 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 airbag side of seat back frame.
6. Install the plastic back panel on the seat back. Install four screws in the upper mounting location of the back cover.
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.
7. Install the front seat in vehicle.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE YET (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM).
8. Close hood.
