Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (see PRECAUTION ).

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Refer to the procedures to "Roof Headlining Assembly" (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
2. Remove the 8 bolts and curtain shield airbag.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
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