Head Curtain Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing, Sedan: Removing

-- Move the seats all the way forward and adjust the backrest to a 45° angle.

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING .

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the headliner and lay it on the seats, do not remove the windshield. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEDAN .

-- Remove the clip -2- and, where applicable -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Head Curtain Airbag

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-- Remove head curtain airbag bolt -3- on the A-pillar.

Fig 2: Identifying Head Curtain Airbag

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WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Disconnect the connector -4-.

-- Release the connector lock -3- using a small screwdriver -1- and disconnect the connector -2- from the gas generator .

Fig 3: Identifying Releasing Connector Lock

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-- Remove cap nuts -1- and -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Head Curtain Airbag

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-- Disengage the side curtain airbag retaining tab clips -1- from the body by pressing the locking mechanisms together -arrows- using needle nose pliers or o-ring pliers .

Fig 5: Removing Side Curtain Airbag Retaining Tab Clips

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-- Remove head curtain airbag from vehicle.