Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Airbag System (for TMC Made) for TMC made, Airbag System (except TMC Made) except TMC made).

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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

3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)

4. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER LH (for Manual Seat) Removal

5. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (for Manual Seat) Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Manual Seat) Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)

8. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH (for Manual Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

9. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (for Manual Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Manual Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)

12. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER LH (for Power Seat) Removal

13. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH (for Power Seat) Removal

14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat) Removal

15. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)

16. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH (for Power Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

17. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER LH (for Power Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Power Seat)

HINT
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

19. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

20. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

21. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

22. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

23. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Removal

24. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

25. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

26. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type) Removal

27. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type) Removal

28. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type) Removal

29. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type) Removal

30. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type) Removal

31. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK COVER (for Reclining Seat Type) Removal

32. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Reclining Seat Type) Removal

33. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Reclining Seat Type) Removal

34. REMOVE CENTER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type) Removal

35. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Reclining Seat Type) Disassembly

36. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for Reclining Seat Type)

HINT
Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

37. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH Disassembly

38. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH Disassembly

39. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly

40. REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH Disassembly

41. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

42. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

43. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

44. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for LH Side) Removal

45. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

46. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

47. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

48. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

49. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

50. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

51. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for RH Side) Removal

52. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

53. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

54. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

55. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH Removal

56. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH Removal

57. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

58. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

59. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal

60. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal

61. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal

62. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal

63. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

64. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

65. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal

66. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal

67. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal

68. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM HOLDER (w/ Rear Sunshade) Removal

69. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal

70. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal

71. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

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

(b) 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.

(d) 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.