Curtain Airbag: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The sedan and wagon curtain airbags are mounted similar and are removed the same way.

Fig 1: Airbag Squib Connector & Inflator

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Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or component service. Failure to do so may result in accidental airbag deployment, personal injury or death.
Remove the headliner from the vehicle (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL) .
Disconnect the curtain airbag squib connector (2) from the inflator (3).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Curtain Airbag
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Remove the screws (1) that secure the curtain airbag to the spring nuts in the roof side rail.

Fig 3: Tether
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Remove the push pin and unclip the front tether (2) from the A-pillar (1).

Fig 4: Inflator Bolt
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Remove the bolt (2) holding the inflator to the C/D-pillar.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Curtain Airbag
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The curtain airbag will be held in place with push pins. Release the push pins and remove bag from vehicle.