Curtain Air Bag

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal and remove the ignition key from the vehicle.

CAUTION: Wait at least 30 seconds.

2. Remove the headliner.
3. Unscrew the curtain airbag module (CAB) mounting bolt and remove the CAB module.




4. Disconnect the CAB module connector. At this time release the connector locking clip.

CAUTION:
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the airbag module.
- Do not drop the airbag module or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
- The airbag module should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
- Do not expose the airbag module to temperature over 93 °C (200 °F)
- An undeployed airbag module should only be disposed in accordance with the procedures.
- Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury.
- Whenever the CAB is deployed it should be replaced with a new one assembled with an extension wire. The squib is melt down if the CAB is deployed making the extension wire useless.

INSTALLATION




1. Install the curtain airbag module (CAB) according to the opposite order of Removal Procedure.

Tightening Torque : 10 - 15 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kg.m, 7.2 - 10.8 Ib.ft)

WARNING: Never twist the airbag when installing the CAB module. If the module is twisted, airbag module may operate abnormally.