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H24333
H24334ClawClip
H24316
H24337
H24861
RS±62
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
3345 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(b) Remove the 2 screws and vertical adjuster handle.
9. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
(a) Remove the screw from the seat cushion inner shield.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the seat cushion inner
shield.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT
(a) Disconnect the wire harness clamps and connectors.
(b) Remove the nut and front seat inner belt.
11. REMOVE ARMREST ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the armrest cap.
(b) Remove the bolt, armrest spacer, armrest lock plate and
armrest assembly.
(c) Remove the spacer from the armrest assembly.
12. REMOVE SEATBACK COVER AND PAD
(a) Remove the hog rings from the seat frame assembly.
(b) Open the fastener.
(c) w/ Side airbag:
Remove the nut and disconnect the seatback cover
bracket from the seat frame assembly.
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H24338Hog Ring
H24339Hog Ring
H24319
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
RS±63
3346 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(d) Remove the hog rings shown in the illustration from the
seat frame assembly.
(e) Remove the hog rings from the seat frame assembly.
(f) Remove the seatback cover and pad from the seat frame
assembly.
13. REMOVE SEATBACK COVER
(a) Turn up the seatback cover and remove the hog rings.
(b) Remove the 2 headrest supports.
(c) Remove the seatback cover from the seatback pad.
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RS0LH±05
H16230
Cross Section
H23933
RS±64
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
3347 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (see page DI±1147).
(b) With the front seat airbag assy installed on the vehicle,
perform a visual check. If there are any defects as men-
tioned below, replace the front seatback assy with a new
one:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front
seatback assy around the front seat airbag assy.
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
NOT DEPLOYED
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (see page DI±1147).
(b) Perform a visual check which includes the following items
with the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle.
Cuts, tears and cracks on the side airbag assembly.
Cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chipping in
connectors.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front seatback assem-
bly, see page RS±61 and RS±67. Be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure.
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RS0LI±03
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
RS±65
3348 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
DISPOSAL
See page RS±50.
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RS0LJ±03
RS±66
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
3349 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the seat frame assembly or seatback cover with a new one.
CaseReplacing part
The side airbag has been deployed.Seat assembly
The side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.Seat frame assembly
The side airbag assembly has been found to have cuts while checking items
(See page RS±64).Seat frame assembly
The seatback cover has been found to have cuts and frayed seams while
checking items
(See page RS±64).
Seatback cover
The side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty while checking items
(See page RS±64).Seat frame assembly
The seatback cover has been found to be faulty while checking items
(See page RS±64).Seatback cover
The seatback assembly has been dropped.Seat frame assembly
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the seat frame assembly, see page RS±61 and RS±67. Be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.
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RS11E±01
H24319
H24339
H24338Hog Ring
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
RS±67
3350 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSTALLATION
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
NOTICE:
If the side airbag assembly has been dropped, or
there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or
connector, replace the side airbag assembly with a
new one.
When installing the side airbag assembly, take care
it is not pinched between other parts.
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
1. INSTALL SEATBACK COVER
(a) Install the seatback cover to the seatback pad.
(b) Install the 2 headrest supports.
(c) Turn up the seatback cover and install the hog rings.
2. INSTALL SEATBACK COVER AND PAD
(a) Install the seatback cover and pad to the seat frame as-
sembly.
(b) Install the hog rings to the seat frame assembly.
(c) Install the hog rings to the seat frame assembly.
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H24861
H24337
H24316
H24334ClawClip RS±68
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
3351 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(d) w/ Side airbag:
Connect the seatback cover bracket to the seat frame as-
sembly with the nut.
Torque: 5.5 N´m (56 kgf´cm, 49 in.´lbf)
(e) Close the fastener.
(f) Install the hog rings to the seat frame assembly.
3. INSTALL ARMREST ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the spacer to the armrest assembly.
(b) Install the armrest assembly, armrest lock plate and arm-
rest spacer with the bolt.
Torque: 37 N´m (377 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Install the armrest lock plate as shown in the illustration.
(c) Install the armrest cap.
4. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT
(a) Install the front seat inner belt with the nut.
Torque: 42 N´m (428 kgf´cm, 31 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the connectors and wire harness clamps.
5. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
Install the seat cushion inner shield with the screw.
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H24333
H24331ClawsClip
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
RS±69
3352 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
6. INSTALL VERTICAL ADJUSTER HANDLE
(a) Install the vertical adjuster handle with the 2 screws.
(b) Install the vertical adjuster handle cap.
7. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE
8. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION OUTER SHIELD
Install the seat cushion outer shield with the screw.
9. INSTALL HEADREST
10. INSTALL FRONT SEAT
Mount the front seat to the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the body.
(a) w/ Side airbag:
Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Slide the front seat to the rearmost position.
(d) Tighten the bolts on the front side temporarily, starting
from the bolt on the inner side.
(e) Tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (377 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(f) Slide the front seat to the foremost position.
(g) Tighten the bolts on the rear side temporarily, starting
from the bolt on the inner side.
(h) Tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (377 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
11. INSTALL SEAT TRACK COVERS
12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMI-
NAL
13. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (SEE PAGE BE±77)
Some system need initialization when disconnecting the cable
from the negative battery terminal.
14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE PAGE DI±1137)