Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION 
   CAUTION: Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION  ).
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
   NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

   HINT:

   Refer to the procedures up to " 3REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY" (See REMOVAL ).

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Disconnect the connector from the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
   2. Remove the 9 bolts and the curtain shield airbag assembly LH in order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Identifying Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH Bolts Removing Sequence

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