Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

HINT
The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY Removal

3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal

5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH Removal

6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION WITH COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH Removal

8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal

12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

15. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

16. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

17. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

18. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

19. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER Removal

20. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY Removal

21. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE Removal

22. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

23. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

24. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH Removal

25. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal

26. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH Removal

27. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH Removal

28. REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP Removal

29. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

30. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

31. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH RH Removal

32. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH LH Removal

33. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH RH Removal

34. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH LH Removal

35. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

37. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP Removal

38. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal

39. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal

40. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal

41. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

42. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH CENTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH LOWER PANEL Removal

45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

46. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

47. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

48. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

49. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING Removal

50. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the 4 clips.

(1) Using a clip remover, remove the pin.





(2) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the clip and curtain shield airbag from the body as shown in the illustration.





(b) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, detach the airbag connector.





(c) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.

(d) Remove the 6 bolts and curtain shield airbag assembly.





(e) Remove the 4 clips and 4 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.

NOTICE:
If clips and spacers are removed, always replace them with new ones even though they may not appear to be damaged.