Side Curtain Airbag Replacement: Installation
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NOTE:
- If replace the side curtain airbag after deployment, refer to COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
- Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ).
- If the airbag is frayed, or has any other visible damage, replace it. Do not attempt to repair an airbag.
- When you install the airbag, make sure it is not twisted, and that it is not caught between the inflator bracket by the bracket bolts.
- Make sure that the side curtain airbag inflator retainer is installed properly. Otherwise the airbag could incorrectly deploy and cause damage or injuries.
- If there is any damage to the curtain airbag, do not try to repair it. Replace any damage side curtain airbag.
- Place the side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof. Tighten the side curtain airbag mounting bolts (A) and mounting bolts (B) Attach the clips (C).
- Route the side curtain airbag tab (A) through the rear grab handle bracket (B) and over the top, and hook the tab onto the bracket's arrow tab (C).
- Connect the floor wire harness 2P connector (A) to the side curtain airbag.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).
- Clear any DTCs with the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).
- After installing the side curtain airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
- Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal. If any clips are stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap (see CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP ).