Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

for Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor

for Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

Removal

3. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock and disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.





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NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(d) Using a clip remover, remove the pin.





HINT
Perform the same procedure for the other pins.

(e) Using 2 screw drivers, disengage the 2 claws and remove the clip from the body panel as shown in the illustration.





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HINT
Perform the same procedure for the other clips.

(f) While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, disengage the 5 claws.





NOTICE:
When removing the curtain shield airbag assembly, have assistants hold it to prevent it from bending.

(g) Remove the 2 bolts.





(h) Disengage the 2 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.

(i) Remove the 2 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.