Removal and Installation

CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation


WARNING:
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
- Before servicing, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both 12V battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Always work from the side of curtain air bag module. Never work in front of it.
- Never use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.Disconnect the negative and positive 12V battery terminals and wait at least three minutes. Refer to "Removal and Installation" .
2.Remove headlining assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" .
3.Remove the curtain air bag module mounting bolt that is located on the front pillar.
4.Disengage metal clips on the front roof.










a.Fully insert a flat-bladed screwdriver (A) into center of metal clip.
b.Lift the flat-bladed screwdriver upward according to the numerical order 1 2 as shown in the figure and disengage upper side of metal clip.
c.Rotate the flat-bladed screwdriver as shown in the figure and disengage lower side of metal clip.

CAUTION:
Never deform metal clip.
5.Disconnect curtain air bag module harness connector.

CAUTION:





- For installing/removing the curtain air bag harness connector, insert a thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove the connector.


- Install the connector with lock raised, and push lock into the connector.
- After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.
6.Remove the curtain air bag module mounting bolts that are located on the rear pillar.
7.Remove the curtain air bag module mounting bolts that are located on the inflator, and then remove curtain air bag module.

CAUTION:





- To prevent damage to the parts, never impact the curtain air bag module.


- Replace the curtain air bag module if it is dropped or sustains an impact.
- To prevent accidental explosion, never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the curtain air bag module.
- To prevent accidental explosion, never disassemble the curtain air bag module.
- To prevent accidental explosion, never expose the curtain air bag module to temperature of more than 90�
C (194�F).
- To prevent damage to the parts, never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the curtain air bag module.

INSTALLATION

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

CAUTION:
- Insert metal clips of front roof until a locking sound is heard. Pull metal clips and check that it is fully locked to the vehicle body.
- Check perforation of curtain air bag module to check that curtain air bag module is not twisted.
- 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 "On Board Diagnosis Function" or "CONSULT Function" {[SRC-15, "CONSULT Function"]LINK_TO:[0000000000000000]}.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.