CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM]

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Replacement parts

Warning

•  Handling the curtain air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the SRS air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

Note

•  The SRS air bag system can be identified by whether or not the seat track position sensor is present.

―  Standard deployment control system: Without seat track position sensor

―  Two-step deployment control system: With seat track position sensor

1.  Switch the ignition OFF.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Sensor cover (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Front pillar trim (See FRONT PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Roof side trim (See ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Rear pillar trim (See REAR PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the connector stopper plate.

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5.  Disconnect the connector.

6.  Remove bolt A. (See Bolt Installation Note.)

7.  Remove bolt B. (See Bolt Installation Note.)

8.  Remove bolt C.

9.  Detach the tabs of the pin from the clip, and remove the pin.

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10.  Insert a flathead screwdriver into the clip and detach the tabs from the body panel.

11.  Remove the clips.

12.  Remove the double-sided adhesive tape.

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13.  Remove bolt A.

14.  Remove bolt B.

15.  Press the tabs in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the fastener.

16.  Remove the curtain air bag module.

17.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

18.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

19.  Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light turns on for approx. 6 s and turns off.

•  If the air bag/pre-tensioner warning light does not work properly, verify the DTCs. (See DTC INSPECTION.)

Bolt Installation Note

Right side of vehicle

1.  Temporarily tighten bolt B.

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2.  Tighten bolt A.

3.  Tighten bolt B.

Left side of vehicle

1.  Temporarily tighten bolt A.

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2.  Tighten bolt B.

3.  Tighten bolt A.