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RS0L9-01
H11925
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
43 (440, 32)
19 (194, 14)
Driver's seat with bench type:
Driver's seat with bench type: No. 1 Seat Armrest CoverSeatback Frame
AssemblyHeadrest
Headrest Support
Seatback Board
Side Airbag Assembly
Seatback Cover (w/ Pad) Hog Ring Reclining Adjuster
Inside Cover
Front Seat Cushion
Inner Shield
Seat Cushion Assembly
Seat Cushion Assembly
19 (194, 14)
43 (440, 32)
42 (430, 31)
Seat Armrest Assembly
Front Seat Cushion Shield
Power Seat Switch Knob
Front Seat Inner Belt
Non-reusable part
37 (375, 27)
41 (420, 30)
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
RS-41
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SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
COMPONENTS
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RS0LE-01
H11923
H11922
H11921
RS-52
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
1572 Author: Date:
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replac-
ing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
(a) Temporarily install the seatback assembly.
(b) Install the wire harness to the reclining adjuster inside
cover and install the cover to the seat adjuster with the 2
screws.
HINT:
Do the same for LH and RH.
(c) Install the 4 bolts.
Torque: 43 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Make sure that the seatback assembly is installed
with the specified torque.
If the seatback assembly has been dropped, or there
are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or con-
nector, replace the seatback assembly with a new
one.
When installing the seatback assembly, take care it is
not pinched between other parts.
(d) Install the new hog rings as shown in the illustration.
2. INSTALL SEATBACK BOARD
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RS-54
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
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10. INSTALL FRONT SEAT
NOTICE:
When mounting the seat to the vehicle, take care not to
damage the airbag wire harness.
(a) Connect the side airbag connector and power seat con-
nector.
(b) Slide the front seat to the most front position.
NOTICE:
Make sure that seat adjuster locks.
(c) Without holding the seat track handle, mount the seat to
the vehicle.
HINT:
If holding the seat track handle, the adjusted rearmost position
slip off.
(d) Tighten the bolts on the front side temporarily, from the
bolt on the inner side tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(e) Slide the seat to the most front position to install the bolts
on the rear side.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
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RS06C-08
H11915
: Specified torqueN´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)Side Airbag Sensor Assembly
Center Pillar Lower Garnish
Front Seat Outer
Belt Retractor
Rear Door Scuff Plate
Front Door Scuff Plate
Rear Seat Cushion
41 (420, 30)
7.4 (75, 65 in.´lbf)
20 (205, 15)
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
RS-77
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SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS
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RS0LY-01
H11916
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
RS-81
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When re-
placing parts, replace them with new ones.
Never reuse the side airbag sensor assembly in-
volved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.
HINT:
For step 2 to 6, refer to page BO-137.
1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Install the side airbag assembly with 3 bolts.
Torque: 20 N´m (205 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the connector.
NOTICE:
Connection of the connector is done after the sensor
assembly has been installed.
Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with the
specified torque.
If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or
connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new
one.
When installing the sensor assembly, take care that
the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and
is not pinched between other parts.
After installation, shake the sensor assembly to
check that there is no looseness.
2. INSTALL RETRACTOR OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
Torque:
Upper bolt: 7.4 N´m (75 kgf´cm, 65 in.´lbf)
Lower bolt: 41 N´m (420 kgf´cm, 30 ft´lbf)
3. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
5. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
6. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION
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RS00Y-47
H11885
Column Upper Cover
Spiral Cable
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Pad
Column Lower Cover
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
8.8 (90, 78 in.´lbf)
50 (510, 37)
Steering Wheel Lower
No. 2 CoverSteering Wheel Lower
No. 2 Cover
Torx Screw
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS-13
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STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
COMPONENTS
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B06429
Magnetic Switch Assembly
Terminal Nut
Wave Washer
Terminal Insulator
O-RingContact Plate
Terminal
Bolt
Terminal Insulator Terminal C Kit Part
Plunger
Gasket
End Cover
O-Ring
Packing
Terminal Insulator
Wave Washer
Terminal Nut Terminal Bolt
Terminal 30 Kit PartContact PlateTerminal Insulator
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
Non-reusable part: Specified torque
17 (173, 13)
17 (173, 13)
Lead Terminal
ST-4
- STARTINGSTARTER
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ST04P-02
B01156
B01157
Protrusion
Dictation
B01158
B01160(c)(e) (b)
(d)
B01159
ST-6
- STARTINGSTARTER
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DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE DUST PROTECTOR
2. REMOVE FIELD FRAME AND ARMATURE
(a) Remove the nut, and disconnect the lead wire from the
magnetic switch terminal.
Torque: 5.9 N´m (60 kgf´cm, 52 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 through bolts.
Torque: 5.9 N´m (60 kgf´cm, 52 in.´lbf)
(c) Pull out the field frame together with the armature.
HINT:
Align the protrusion of the field frame with the identation of the
magnetic switch.
(d) Remove the O-ring from the field frame.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
Use a new O-ring.
3. REMOVE STARTER HOUSING, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
AND GEAR
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
Torque: 5.9 N´m (60 kgf´cm, 52 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the starter housing and clutch assembly.
(c) Remove the return spring.
(d) Remove the idler gear.
(e) Remove the bearing.
4. REMOVE STEEL BALL
Using a magnetic finger, remove the steel ball from the clutch
shaft hole.