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Side Curtain Air Bag Module




SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation












REMOVAL


CAUTION:
- Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a direct connect harness connector is damaged, the harness must be replaced.
- Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least 3 minutes.
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
1.Remove headlining. Service and Repair.
2.Disconnect front and rear side curtain air bag module connectors.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors".
3.Remove the bolts in order starting at the front, and remove the side curtain air bag module.

CAUTION:
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
- Do not disassemble air bag module.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90�C (194�F).





- Replace side curtain air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, Service and Repair.
- After replacement of side curtain air bag module, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Component Tests and General Diagnostics.