Avenger L4-2.4L (2009)
CAUTION: The seat airbag (1) must be installed into the nylon pouch integral to the front seat back trim cover before the airbag or the trim
cover are installed on the front seat back frame. Failure to do so will adversely affect the function of the seat airbag system.
1. Carefully slide the seat airbag into the nylon pouch integral to the outboard side of the front seat back trim cover and engage the two airbag studs
through the holes provided in the pouch. Be careful not to tear or damage the nylon pouch or the trim cover.
2. Position the seat airbag and trim cover as a unit to the outboard side of the seat back frame (2) and insert the studs through the mounting holes in
the frame.
3. Install and tighten the two nuts (3) that secure the seat airbag to the side of the seat back frame. Tighten the nuts to 8 Nm (70.8 in. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the seat wire harness (4) connector to the seat airbag inflator. Be certain that the connector latches and lock are fully engaged.
CAUTION: Be certain that all of the trim is properly reinstalled on the front seat back frame. Failure to do so will adversely affect the
function of the seat airbag system.
5. Reinstall the trim onto the front and back of the front seat back (2) See: Body and Frame/Seats/Seat Cover/Service and Repair/Seat Back Cover -
Installation.
6. Reinstall the front seat into the vehicle See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Seat - Installation.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE
SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST. FOR THE SYSTEM TEST, See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Supplemental Restraints
Verification Test
Driver Air Bag Cover - Removal
COVER
1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
