Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER
Engage the 2 clips to install a new rear No. 2 side rail spacer.
INSTALL REAR NO. 3 SIDE RAIL SPACER
Insert the guide into the body hole and engage the clip to temporarily install a new rear No. 3 side rail spacer.
Install a new bolt.
INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Note
When installing the curtain shield airbag assembly, have assistants hold it to prevent it from bending.
Check that the engine switch is off.
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.
Insert the 2 guides and 2 hooks into each body hole, install 3 new bolts, 5 new clips with pins and 2 spacers, and engage 4 clips in the order shown in the illustration to install the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Note
If the curtain shield airbag assembly has been dropped, replace it with a new one.
Do not twist the curtain shield airbag assembly when installing it.
Tech Tips
Engage the 2 claws to install each new clip.
| *1 | Pin | *2 | Spacer |
| *a | Clip | *b | Spacer Location |
| *c | Guide | *d | Hook |
Using needle nose pliers, push the 5 pins into the 5 clips.
Note
Do not damage the pins.
Make sure that the pins of the clips are pushed in firmly.
| *a | Airbag Connector |
| *b | Airbag Connector Lock |
Connect the airbag connector.
Note
When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Push in the airbag connector lock to install the airbag connector.
INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK