Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2013 MY Corolla [07/2012 -]

NOTICE:
If the curtain shield airbag assembly is removed, replace it with a new one.

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Roof Headlining Assembly Removal.

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) Separate the 4 clips from the body panel.

(1) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 pins.

(2) Using needle-nose pliers, separate the 4 clips and curtain shield airbag assembly from the body as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
The bolts must not be reused.

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