CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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.

    Note

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


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:

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

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      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 5 pins from the 5 clips.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Pin *2 Spacer
      *a Clip *b Spacer Location

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

      Note

      Do not damage the vehicle body.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the 5 clips and curtain shield airbag assembly from the vehicle body as a unit.

    6. While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, disengage the 4 clips and remove the 3 bolts and curtain shield airbag assembly.

    7. Remove the 5 clips and 2 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER


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      Disengage the 2 clips to remove the rear No. 2 side rail spacer.

  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 SIDE RAIL SPACER


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      Remove the bolt.

    2. Disengage the clip and remove the rear No. 3 side rail spacer.