CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. 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.

  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.


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

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

      Note

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

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      Using a clip remover, remove the pin.

      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedure for the other pins.

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

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      *1 Body Panel *2 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedure for the other clips.

    6. While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, disengage the 5 claws.

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      Note

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

    7. Remove the 2 bolts.

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

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