Clip removal note

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Pull out the pin with flathead screwdriver as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Pin With Flathead Screwdriver Of Curtain Air Bag Module
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Insert a flathead screwdriver into shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Inserting Flathead Screwdriver Into Curtain Air Bag Module
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While pulling the curtain air bag in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure (1), detach tabs by prying with a flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (2) (3).

Fig 3: Detaching Curtain Air Bag Module Tabs
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Remove the clip from the body.