Side Air Bag: Service and Repair

SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE


Removal and Installation







REMOVAL

WARNING:
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of side curtain air bag module.
- Always place the curtain air bag module with deployment side facing upward.

CAUTION:
- Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
- Do not attempt to disassemble side curtain air bag module.
- Do not expose the side curtain air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90�C (194�F).





- Replace the side curtain air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the side curtain air bag module.
- Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the harness must be replaced.
1. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Remove the headlining. Refer to Service and Repair.





3. Disconnect side curtain air bag module connector.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to Direct-Connect SRS Component Connectors.
4. Remove the front tether clips.
5. Remove the side curtain air bag module bolts in order starting at the front or rear, then remove the side curtain air bag module.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to Direct-Connect SRS Component Connectors.
- After replacement of side curtain air bag module, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS Operation Check.