Enabling the Frontal and Curtain Inflators

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointed straight ahead.
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and remove key.
3. Connect the left and right curtain inflator module (YEL 2-way) connectors.




4. Install C-pillar trim on both left and right sides of the vehicle (2000 shown, 2001 similar).
4.1 Position C-pillar trim to vehicle.
4.2 Install C-pillar trim by pushing gently at clip locations.

CAUTION: APPLY LOCTITE 242(R) (OR EQUIVALENT) ON ALL RESTRAINT FASTENERS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

4.3. Install rear shoulder belt to C-pillar.

Torque:
Rear Should Belt-to-C-Pillar: 35 N.m (26 ft-lbs)

4.4 Install rear shoulder belt fastener cover.
4.5 Route shoulder belt into C-pillar trim at access slot.
4.6 Fold up rear seat back.
4.7 Operate rear seat shoulder belt to verify function.




5. Connect both the driver and passenger inflator module (YEL 2-way) connectors.
6. Fasten clips on yellow two-way connectors to I/P panel brace.
7. Install IGN1 mini-fuse in under hood fuse block.
8. Turn ignition On and verify AIR BAG telltale operates properly.
9. Install lower left I/P closeout panel.