Curtain Airbag Module

Curtain Airbag Module

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of General Description before handling the airbag module.

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the rear quarter trim. (Sedan model)
4. Remove the quarter rear pillar trim. (Wagon model)
5. Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector.




- Sedan model




- Wagon model

6. Remove the roof trim.
7. Remove the bolts (A) and clips (B), and then remove the curtain airbag module.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before deploying it. Never reuse the opened curtain airbag module.





- Sedan model




- Wagon model

NOTE: Remove the rear center seat belt retractor on the RH side before servicing.




8. Remove the airbag guide A from front pillar.
9. Remove the airbag guide B from center pillar.




- Sedan model




- Wagon model

10. Remove the airbag guide C from quarter pillar.




- Sedan model




- Wagon model

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Refer to "CAUTION" of General Description before handling the airbag module.
- When installing the curtain airbag module, install a specified part at specified place.
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during installation.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before deploying it. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
- Ensure that there are no foreign articles on airbag module. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.77 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)