CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WGN]

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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.  Switch the ignition to off.

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

3.  Partially peel back the seaming welt.

4.  Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)

6.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)

(2)  A-pillar trims (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  B-pillar lower trims (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  B-pillar upper trims (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Tire house trims (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Trunk side upper trims (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5HB/WAGON].)

(11)  Lower anchor of the rear seat belt installation bolts (LH) (See REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5HB, WGN].)

(12)  C-pillar trims (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(13)  D-pillar trims (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector. (Vehicles with auto-dimming mirror)

8.  Remove the sunvisors. (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Remove the map light. (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10.  Remove the assist handles. (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

11.  Remove the headliner. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

12.  Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

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13.  Disconnect the connector.

14.  Remove the bolts.

15.  Remove the pin.

16.  Remove the fastener.

17.  Pull hook A in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.

18.  Pull hook B in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.

19.  Remove the curtain air bag module.

20.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

21.  When the switch the ignition to ON 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.)