CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  3. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A01W2JKE04
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape
      *b Airbag Connector
      *c Airbag Connector Lock

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    4. Using needle nose pliers, remove the 3 pins from the 3 clips.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Pin - -
      *a Clip - -

    5. Using 2 screwdrivers, disengage the 2 claws of each clip and separate the 3 clips from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Separate the 3 clips and curtain shield airbag assembly from the vehicle body as a unit.

    6. While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, remove the 5 bolts and disengage the 4 clips.

      Note

      When removing the curtain shield airbag assembly, have assistants hold it to prevent it from bending.

    7. Disengage the 5 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.

    8. Remove the 3 clips from the curtain shield airbag assembly.