S-SB-0037-11 Rev

S-SB-0037-11
Rev1
November 10, 2011
Seat Cover Replacement for Side Airbag Equipped
Vehicles
Service
Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Seat
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2004 – 2014
FR-S, iQ, tC, xA, xB,
xD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
November 5, 2013 Rev1:
• Applicability has been updated to include 2013 and 2014 model year vehicles.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment.
Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other
seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following:
• Seat covers NOT recommended by Scion may affect side airbag performance, in general or in
part, during an accident.
• Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe occupant
injuries.
• Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing fabric seat covers with
non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this
safety system.
• The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort and luxury.
NOTE
Scion original seat covers that were NOT designed for side airbag equipped seats cannot be used
due to the effect on proper airbag performance.
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Seat Cover Replacement for Side Airbag Equipped Vehicles
Introduction (Continued)
Scion strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have optional side airbags.
Additionally, Scion strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket seat covers, which
could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
N/A
Not Applicable to Warranty
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