1. Pry the side protector end 20-30 mm {0.8-1.1 in}
using a flathead screwdriver or a razor.
Warning
Note
2. Pull the side protector toward you, then remove it.

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When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether
poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there
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The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate
force, the system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle
was hit. The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury ...