Description
DESCRIPTION
Curtain Airbags are available for this vehicle when it is also equipped with dual front airbags.
These airbags are passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components, and vehicles with this equipment can be readily identified by a molded identification trim button with the "SRS - AIRBAG" logo located on the headliner above each B-pillar. This system is designed to reduce injuries to the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision.
Curtain airbags have two individually controlled curtain airbag units. These airbag units are concealed and mounted above the headliner where they are each secured to one of the roof side rails. Each folded airbag cushion is contained within a fabric wrap that extends along the roof rail from the A-pillar at the front of the vehicle to just behind the D-pillar at the rear of the vehicle. One tether extends down the A-pillar from the front of the airbag cushion, and a second tether extends to the roof rail above the D-pillar. The end of the A-pillar tether is secured to a slot in the sheet metal with a metal hook retained by a plastic anchor clip. The D-pillar break-away tether is attached to the curtain airbag tabs.
The hybrid-type inflator for each airbag is secured to the roof rail just in front of the C-pillar, and is connected to the airbag cushion by a long tubular manifold. The inflator bracket and the extruded airbag cushion channel are secured with both plastic push-in fasteners and screws to the roof rail. A short pigtail wire and connector connect the airbag inflator to a dedicated take out and connector of the body wire harness.
The curtain airbag cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if deployed, faulty, or in any way damaged. Once a curtain airbag has been deployed, the complete airbag unit, the headliner, the upper A, B, C, and D-pillar trim, and all other visibly damaged components must be replaced. For diagnosis and testing, use a scan tool and refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.