OEM 2002 Toyota Celica Air Bag

2002 Toyota Celica Air Bag Parts Q&A

• Q: How to remove and install the side Air Bag assembly on 2002 Toyota Celica?

  A: You should start by removing the front seat through an operation which includes taking out the 2 seat track covers and 4 bolts then disconnecting the side Air Bag connector while taking caution to avoid harming the Air Bag wire harness. The next step requires removing the reclining adjuster release handle along with the reclining adjuster knob and front seat cushion shield and the inner front seat cushion shield after unscrewing the screw. Disassemble the seat cushion assembly through harness connection deattachment along with unscrewing and removal of its four mounting bolts. Unfasten the seatback assembly by disconnecting hog rings on the seatback frame while also unscrewing its 4 bolts. Begin the installation by attaching the seatback assembly through its 4 bolts according to a torque specification of 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf). Additionally, install five new hog rings to the seatback frame while preventing wrinkles from forming. The seat cushion assembly should be installed by using 4 bolts which require tightening to 21 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) while re-connecting the wire harness. Proceed with attaching the screw to the inner front seat cushion shield before repositioning the front seat cushion shield and reclining adjuster knob and reclining adjuster release handle. To complete the installation process the front seat requires connection of the side Air Bag connector followed by positioning at the most front position while ensuring the seat adjuster locks. First tighten the front bolts lightly to secure the position. Then apply the needed torque of 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) to fully tighten the inner side bolts. Afterward move the seat forward to install the rear bolts using this same torque level and end with placing the 2 seat track covers.