Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

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.