Removal (from 07/2011)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback 3 Door): REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Airbag System (for Hatchback with VSC/Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor).

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

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Initialization (from 07/2011).

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

Removal (from 07/2011)

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the locking button.





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(b) Disengage the airbag connector.

(c) Using a clip remover, pull up the 6 pins.





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(d) Using needle-nose pliers, disengage each 2 claws to disconnect the 6 clips and curtain shield airbag from the body panel as shown in the illustration.





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(e) Remove the bolt.





(f) Disengage hook A in the direction shown in the illustration, then disengage hook B by sliding in the direction shown in the illustration, and remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.





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(g) Remove the 6 clips and 6 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.