MKS AWD V6-3.7L (2009)
body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be
installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and
increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat backrest foam pad, backrest trim cover, deployment chute and side air bag module and nuts
must be installed. A new seat backrest frame should be installed if necessary.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seats/Seat - Exploded View,
Front.
1. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front See: Seat Back/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Front Seats/Seat Backrest - Front.
2. Remove the 2 head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to Head Restraint Guide Sleeve See: Head Rest/Service and Repair.
3. NOTE: For retainer clarity, inside of backrest panel shown.
Remove the backrest panel.
1. Pull out at the bottom on each side, quickly and firmly, releasing the retainers.
2. NOTICE: The clips in the middle of the backrest panel can be damaged if the bottom of the backrest panel is not pivoted away from
the seat.
Pivot the bottom of the backrest panel out as far as it will go and slide the backrest panel down, disengaging the upper hooks.
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Remove the backrest panel.
4. Release the 2 J-clips from the backrest wires and remove the rear carpet flap toe-kick.
5. Release the backrest trim cover hook-and-loop strips near the bottom and at the sides.
