Side Curtain Air Bag Module

Side Curtain Air Bag Module: Removal and Installation










Removal

NOTE:

Crew cab model shown, king cab similar

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 three minutes.

- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.

1) Remove headlining. Refer to [Headlining: Removal and Installation] 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 Description] Direct-Connect SRS Component Connectors.
3) Remove the bolts in order starting at the front or rear, 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, refer to [Direct-Connect SRS Component Connectors Description] Direct-Connect SRS Component Connectors.
- After replacement of side curtain air bag module, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to [SRS Operation Check] SRS Operation Check.