Side Curtain Airbag: Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
- Side Curtain Airbag - InstallNOTE:
- If replacing the side curtain airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
- Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures .
- If the side curtain airbag is frayed, or has any other visible damage, replace it. Do not attempt to repair an airbag.
- When you install the side curtain 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 side curtain airbag could incorrectly deploy and cause damage or injuries.
- If there is any damage to the side curtain airbag, do not try to repair it. Replace any damaged side curtain airbag.
1. Install the side curtain airbag (A) with the new side curtain airbag mounting bolts (B), the mounting bolts (C), the hooks (D), and the clip (E).
NOTE: Depending on the model, the side curtain airbag mounting bolts are either a 5mm or 6mm bolt. - Side Curtain Airbag Inflator Connector - Connect
1. Connect the side curtain airbag inflator connector (A) on the floor wire harness. - Battery Terminal - Connect
1. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure . - DTC - Clear
1. Clear any DTCs with the HDS. - SRS Operation - Confirm
1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off. - Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Confirm
1. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap . - Headliner - Install
1. Install the headliner .