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 PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Always follow head curtain airbag installation procedure.

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.

-- Apply a dust protector to the head curtain airbag if there is a short tear near the slit for the clip.

Fig 1: Flattening Out Head Curtain Airbag -1- Around Slit -Arrow-

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-- Flatten out the head curtain airbag -1- around the slit -arrow- and apply the repair patch -2- so that the slits in the dust protector and repair patch are touching each other.

-- Replace the dust protector if the tears are longer than what the repair patch can cover.

-- Attach the gas generator -1- to the body -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt

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-- Tighten the bolt -3-.

-- Connect the connector -2- to the head curtain airbag igniter.

-- Press in the connector lock. This slides the connector into the head curtain airbag igniter as far as the stop and simultaneously locks it.

-- Attach the head curtain airbag limiting strap -1- to the A-pillar.

Fig 3: Attaching Head Curtain Airbag Limiting Strap -1- To A-Pillar

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-- Insert the clip -1- carefully into the head curtain airbag -3- and then attach the tab -2- to the clip -arrow-.

Fig 4: Install Clips For Head Curtain Airbag

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-- Install the clips for the head curtain airbag in the following sequence: -A to C-. They must audibly clip into the body.

-- Install the clips -1- and -2- in the A-pillar.

Fig 5: Identifying Clips -1- And -2- From A-Pillar

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

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

Make sure the wires do not get caught.

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, 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.