Head Curtain Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing, From My 2011: Installing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Always follow head curtain airbag installation procedure.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following :

WARNING:

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

-- Clip the side curtain airbag retaining tab clips -1 through 5- onto the body.

Fig 1: Clip Side Curtain Airbag Onto Body

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-- Clip the clips -6- onto the body.

-- Engage the head-level airbag -4- on the bolt and tighten the cap nuts -2- and -3- by hand.

Fig 2: Removing Cap Nuts

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-- Tighten the cap nuts -2- and -3-.

-- Connect the connector -1-.

-- Connect the connector -1- on the head curtain airbag igniter -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector On Pyrotechnic Belt Tensioner Ignition Pill And Connector Lock

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-- Press in the plug connector -3- in the direction of the -arrow-. This slides the connector into the head curtain airbag as far as the stop and locks it.

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

Make sure the wires do not get caught.

Replace the clips -1- and -2- if the removal is due to a crash.

Fig 4: Identifying Head Curtain Airbag Bolts And Clips

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-- Secure the head curtain airbag with the clips -1- and -2-.

-- Attach the tensioning strap and use the bolt -3- to tighten it to the A-pillar.

-- Check whether the "black line" -8- is visible the entire length. By making sure it is will ensure that the head curtain airbag is NOT twisted.

Fig 5: Clip Side Curtain Airbag Onto Body

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

WARNING:

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

CAUTION:

When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.

Perform the following before switching on the ignition:

Move the selector lever into P.
Activate the parking brake
Turn off the ignition.
Open the hood
Connect Battery Charger VAS5095A to the battery jump start terminal.
Turn on the ignition.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to GROUND CABLE WITH BATTERY MONITORING CONTROL MODULE -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.