Head Curtain Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Installing

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WARNING:

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

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

During assembly, replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

Always clean the threaded bolt holes, for example using a thread tap.

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 clips -1- from the retaining straps for the head curtain airbag onto the vehicle body one by one from one, from back to front.

Fig 1: Attaching Head Curtain Airbag Clips To Body

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-- Attach the gas generator to the pins, and tighten the cap nut -1- and nut -2- by hand.

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

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-- Tighten the bolt -3- for the tensioning strap on the head curtain airbag to the roof frame.

-- Connect the connector -4-.

-- 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 for the head curtain airbag.

If it has been installed at the factory with 1 clip and a double adhesive strip, then install using 2 clips when reinstalling.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Head Curtain Airbag

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

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

-- 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.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY .

NOTE:

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