CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Note

    After turning the ignition 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.

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  2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

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

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  4. DISCONNECT SLIDING ROOF DRAIN HOSE (for Sliding Roof)

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  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF SIDE AIR DUCT (for Normal Roof)

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    1. Remove the 2 clips (A).

    2. Disengage the clip (B) and remove the No. 1 roof side air duct.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF SIDE AIR DUCT (for Sliding Roof)


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      Remove the clip (A).

    2. Disengage the clip (B) and remove the No. 1 roof side air duct.

  7. 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 ignition 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.

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      *a Airbag Connector
      *b Airbag Connector Lock
      *c Protective Tape

      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.

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      Disengage the 3 clamps to disconnect the airbag wire harness.

    5. Using needle nose pliers, remove the 9 pins from the 9 clips.

      Note

      Do not damage the pins.

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      *1 Pin *2 Spacer
      *a Clip *b Spacer Location

    6. Using 2 screwdrivers, disengage the 2 claws of each clip and separate the 9 clips from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the 9 clips and curtain shield airbag assembly from the vehicle body as a unit.

    7. While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, remove the 5 bolts and disengage the 2 clips.

    8. Disengage the 2 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.

    9. Remove the 9 clips and 2 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.