Removal and Installation

DOOR-MOUNTED CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or more.
- Before starting removal and installation operation, always eliminate static electricity from door finisher, door-mounted curtain air bag module, and body of the technician (to prevent an accidental activation due to static electricity).
- Never use the air tools or the electric tools for servicing.
- When replacing door-mounted curtain air bag module, always replace it together with door finisher as a set.

REMOVAL

1.Remove the door finisher.

CAUTION:
Disconnect first the door-mounted curtain air bag harness connector before disconnecting the other harness connectors.





2.Remove the door-mounted curtain air bag module fixing screws (A) and bolts (B).
3.Remove the door-mounted curtain air bag module.

CAUTION:





- Never place any object in deploying path of door-mounted curtain air bag module. Never lean door-mounted curtain air bag module against wall or others.
- Always place air bag module so that inflator label is visible.










- Never impact the door-mounted curtain air bag module.
- Replace the door-mounted curtain air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the door-mounted curtain air bag module.
- Never disassemble the door-mounted curtain air bag module.
- Never expose the door-mounted curtain air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90�C (194�F).
- Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the door-mounted curtain air bag module.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- When removing door-mounted curtain air bag module from door finisher, never reuse door finisher.
- Never forget to tighten the fixing bolts and screws of door-mounted curtain air bag module.
- Never damage the harness while installing.
- If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT. Refer to "CONSULT Function" Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.