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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
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 Click here.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Check that the ignition 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.
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock and disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.
| *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.
Using a clip remover, remove the pin.
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Perform the same procedure for the other pins.
Using 2 screw drivers, disengage the 2 claws and remove the clip from the body panel as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Body Panel | *2 | Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly |
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Perform the same procedure for the other clips.
While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, disengage the 5 claws.
Note
When removing the curtain shield airbag assembly, have assistants hold it to prevent it from bending.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the 2 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Remove the 2 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.