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Description The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the driver and passenger from danger when side crash occurs.
Removal Front Side Airbag 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work. 2. Remove the front seat assembly.
Inspection 1. Ignition "OFF” 2. Disconnect the connector of mode control actuator. 3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to the terminal 3and grounding terminal 7. 4. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connecting in the reverse.
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the heater and blower unit.(Refer to HA group – heater unit). 3. Remove the blower unit (A) from the heater unit after loosening a mounting bolt and 3 screws. Make sure that there is no air leaking out of the blower and duct joints.