Side Curtain Airbag Replacement
Side Curtain Airbag ReplacementRemoval
NOTE:
- Review the interior trim replacement procedure before doing repair or service.
- Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures.
- The side curtain airbag system consists of many components. After the side curtain airbag has been deployed, go to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment, and replace all of the parts listed.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Remove the headliner.
3. Disconnect the side curtain airbag 2P connector (A) from the floor wire harness.
4. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and mounting bolts (B) from the bracket. Detach the clips (C), then remove the side curtain airbag (D).
Installation
NOTE:
- Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures.
- If the airbag is frayed, or has any other visible damage, replace it. Do not attempt to repair an airbag.
- When you install the airbag, make sure it is not twisted, and that it is not caught between the inflator bracket by the bracket bolts.
- Make sure that the side curtain airbag inflator retainer is installed properly. Otherwise the airbag could incorrectly deploy and cause damage or injuries.
1. Place the new side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof. Tighten the side curtain airbag mounting bolts (A) and mounting bolts (B).
2. Route the side curtain airbag tab (A) through the rear grab handle bracket (B) and over the top, and hook the tab onto the bracket's arrow tab (C).
3. Connect the side curtain airbag 2P connector (A) to the floor wire harness.
4. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
5. Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs.
6. After installing the side curtain airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
7. Install all removed parts.
8. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap.