Side Curtain Airbag - Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: When replacing a curtain airbag because of deployment, the headliner must be replaced as well Headliner - Installation, including any damaged interior components.





1. Position the curtain airbag in vehicle along roof side rail (4) and install by fastening to roof side rail with integral push fasteners (1).
2. Install the bolts (2) holding the curtain to the roof side rail. Tighten bolts to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.).




3. Clip the front tether (2) to the A-pillar (1) and secure push fastener.




4. Clip the rear tether (3) hook (1) to the D-pillar and secure push fastener (2).




5. Connect the curtain airbag squib connector (2) to the inflator (1).
6. Install the headliner back up in place on the roof panel Headliner - Installation.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST. FOR THE SYSTEM TEST, Supplemental Restraints Verification Test