Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

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* 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 Service Precautions.

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

2. DISCONNECT ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

Removal

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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

NOTICE:
Do not damage the roof headlining assembly.

(a) Check that the power switch is off.

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

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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) Remove the 9 bolts.





(e) Disengage the 9 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.





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