RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Air Bag: Removal and Replacement
Side Airbag Replacement
Side Airbag Replacement
Removal
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures then wait at least 3 minutes
before starting work.
2. Disconnect the side airbag harness 2P connector (A).
3. Remove the seat assembly See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Front Seat Removal/Installation and seat-back cover. See: Body and
Frame/Seats/Seat Cover/Service and Repair/Front Seat-back Cover Replacement
NOTE: If you are replacing a deployed airbag, replace the reinforcing cloth rear hooks (A).
4. Remove the mounting nuts (B) and the side airbag (C).
Installation
NOTE:
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If the side airbag lid is secured by a tape, remove the tape.
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Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.
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Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified torque.
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Make sure that the seat-back cover is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.
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Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
1. Place the new side airbag on the seat-back frame (A). Torque the new side airbag mounting nuts (B).
2. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal. See: Body and Frame/Seats/Seat Cover/Service and Repair/Front Seat-back Cover
Replacement
