Curtain Air Bag Module Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:

Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more .
Remove the following parts:
1. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Front seat belt anchor cover (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Sub trunk (See SUB-TRUNK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14. Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
15. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
16. Second-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
17. Rear header trim (See REAR HEADER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
18. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
19. Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

Fig 1: Curtain Airbag Module Mounting With Torque Specifications
Remove the bolt A.
Remove the bolt B.
Remove the bolt C.
Remove the bolt D.
Pull hook A in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
Pull hook B in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
Pull hook C in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
Remove the curtain air bag module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
When the switch the ignition to ON verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FOREWORD [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See FOREWORD [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)