CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning
•  Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

1.  Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Front scuff plate inner (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Front seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (Driver side) (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(6)  Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)  B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(8)  Trunk box (See TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(9)  Seat side box (See SEAT SIDE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(10)  Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(11)  Third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(12)  Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(13)  Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(14)  Roof side trim (See ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(15)  Second-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(16)  C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(17)  Third-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(18)  D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(19)  Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(20)  Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(21)  Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(22)  Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(23)  Rear speaker (See REAR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1
Connector
2
Bolt
3
Hook A
4
Clip
5
Bolt B
6
Hook B
7
Hook C
8
Curtain air bag module

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Caution
•  After installing the curtain air bags, verify that the connector and wiring harness are not caught.

6.  When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

•  If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART.)