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Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Passenger

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 422750  Size: MH

    Caution: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

       • The seat cushion frame
       • The seat recliner, if equipped
       • The seat adjuster
       • The seat back frame
    Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the passenger front seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Unclip the J-clips on the back of the passenger's seat.
  4. Remove the screw (3).
  5. Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the plastic molding that holds the air bag inflator module to the passenger seat back frame.

  6. Object Number: 422755  Size: MH
  7. Note the routing of the wiring harness (2) on the air bag inflator module and the retaining clip attachments.
  8. Remove the wiring harness retaining clips to the air bag inflator module from the passenger seat frame.
  9. Remove the wiring harness (2) to the air bag inflator module from the passenger seat frame.
  10. Remove the air bag inflator module (1) from the passenger seat back frame.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 422755  Size: MH
  1. Install the wiring harness (2) for the air bag inflator module to the passenger seat frame, while guiding the wiring harness through the appropriate spots.
  2. Install the wiring harness retaining clips for the air bag inflator module to the passenger seat frame.

  3. Object Number: 422750  Size: MH
  4. Install the plastic molding that holds the air bag inflator module to the passenger seat back frame.
  5. Install the air bag inflator module to the passenger seat back frame
  6. Install the screw (3).
  7. Connect the J-clips on the back of the passenger's seat.
  8. Install the passenger front seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
  10. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling, Shipping, and Scrapping .

Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Driver

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 422819  Size: MH

    Caution: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

       • The seat cushion frame
       • The seat recliner, if equipped
       • The seat adjuster
       • The seat back frame
    Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the driver seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Unclip the J-clips on the back of driver's seat.
  4. Remove the screw (3).
  5. Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the plastic molding that holds the air bag inflator module to the driver seat back frame.

  6. Object Number: 422823  Size: MH
  7. Note the routing of the wiring harness (2) to the air bag inflator module and the retaining clip attachments.
  8. Remove the wiring harness retaining clips to the air bag inflator module from the driver seat frame.
  9. Remove the wiring harness (2) for the air bag inflator module from the driver seat frame.
  10. Remove the driver side air bag inflator module (1) from the driver seat back frame.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 422823  Size: MH
  1. Install the wiring harness (2) for the air bag inflator module to the driver seat frame, while guiding the wiring harness through the appropriate spots on the frame.
  2. Install the wiring harness retaining clips for the air bag inflator module to the driver seat frame.

  3. Object Number: 422819  Size: MH
  4. Install the plastic molding that holds the air bag inflator module to the driver seat back frame.
  5. Install the air bag inflator module to the driver seat back frame.
  6. Install the screw (3).
  7. Connect the J-clips on the back of driver's seat.
  8. Install the driver seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
  10. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling, Shipping, and Scrapping .