CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

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   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).

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   REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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   REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

   CAUTION:

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

   
   

   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.

   3. 

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

      Table 1. Text in Illustration

      *1	Protective Tape
      *2	Airbag Connector
      *3	Airbag Connector Lock

      Note:

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

   4. 

      Using a clip remover, remove the pin.

      Table 2. Text in Illustration

      *1

      Pin

      *2

      Claw

      Tip:

      Perform the same procedure for the other pins.

   5. Using the 2 screw drivers, disengage the 2 claws and remove the clip from the body panel as shown in the illustration.

      Tip:

      Perform the same procedure for the other clips.

   6. 

      While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, remove the 4 bolts and 2 tapes.

      Table 3. Text in Illustration

      *1	Tape	-	-
      	Bolt	-	-

      Note:

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

   7. Disengage the clip and 2 clamps.

   8. 

      Disengage the 4 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.

   9. 

      Using needle-nose pliers, disengage the 2 clamps to remove the rear No. 2 side rail spacer.