Head Curtain Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Removing

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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 .

-- Remove the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the clip -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Clip -1 & Head Curtain Airbag Bolt -2

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-- Remove head curtain airbag bolt -2- on the A-pillar.

Fig 2: Attaching Gas Generator To Pins, & Tighten Cap Nut -1- & Nut -2- By Hand

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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 the side curtain airbag bolt -3- on the roof frame.

Fig 4: Attaching Gas Generator To Pins, & Tighten Cap Nut -1- & Nut -2- By Hand

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-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2- on the ground pins.

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

Fig 5: Disengaging Side Curtain Airbag Retaining Tab Clips -1- Using Needle Nose Pliers

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-- Remove head curtain airbag from vehicle.