Side Curtain Airbag Replacement

Side Curtain Airbag Replacement

Removal

NOTE:

- If replacing the side curtain airbag after deployment, Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
- Review the interior trim replacement procedure before doing repair or service Locations.
- Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair.

1. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the C-pillar trim and the cargo area side trim panel.

3. Disconnect the driver's side or floor wire harness 2P connector (A) from the side curtain airbag.





4. Remove the headliner Service and Repair.

5. Remove the side airbag mounting bolts (A) and the mounting bolts (B) from the bracket. Detach the clip (C) and the hooks (D), then remove the side curtain airbag (E).






Installation

NOTE:

- If replacing the side curtain airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
- Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to the Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair.
- If the airbag is frayed, or has any other visible damage, replace it. Do not attempt to repair an airbag.
- When you install the airbag, make sure it is not twisted, and that it is not caught between the inflator bracket by the bracket bolts.
- Make sure that the side curtain airbag inflator retainer is installed properly. Otherwise the airbag could incorrectly deploy and cause damage or injuries.
- If there is any damage to the side curtain airbag, do not try to repair it. Replace any damaged side curtain airbag.

1. Place the side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof, and fit its clip (A) and hooks (B) into the holes in the body. Tighten the new side curtain airbag mounting bolts (C) and the mounting bolts (D) to the specified torque.






2. Connect the driver's side or floor wire harness 2P connector (A) to the side curtain airbag.





3. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure.

4. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

5. After installing the side curtain airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

6. Install all removed parts in reverse order of removal. If any clips are stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

7. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap Service and Repair.