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 "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION  ).
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   NOTE: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat) 
4. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER LH (for Manual Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (for Manual Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Manual Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat) 
8. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH (for Manual Seat) 

   HINT:

   Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side

9. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (for Manual Seat) 

   HINT:

   Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Manual Seat) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat) 
12. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER LH (for Power Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
13. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH (for Power Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
15. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat) 
16. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH (for Power Seat) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

17. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER LH (for Power Seat) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Power Seat) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

19. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
20. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
21. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
22. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
23. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
24. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
25. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
26. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type)  (See REMOVAL )
27. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type)  (See REMOVAL )
28. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type)  (See REMOVAL )
29. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type)  (See REMOVAL )
30. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type)  (See REMOVAL )
31. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK COVER (for Reclining Seat Type)  (See REMOVAL )
32. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Reclining Seat Type)  (See REMOVAL )
33. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Reclining Seat Type)  (See REMOVAL )
34. REMOVE CENTER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)  (See REMOVAL )
35. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Reclining Seat Type)  (See REMOVAL )
36. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for Reclining Seat Type) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

37. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
38. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
39. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
40. REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
41. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
42. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
43. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
44. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER  (See REMOVAL )
45. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
46. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
47. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
48. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
49. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
50. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
51. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER  (See REMOVAL )
52. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
53. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
54. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
55. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
56. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
57. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
58. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
59. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
60. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
61. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
62. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER  (See REMOVAL )
63. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
64. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
65. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
66. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
67. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
68. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM HOLDER (w/ Rear Sunshade)  (See REMOVAL )
69. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
70. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
71. 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 4 clips.
       1. Using a clip remover, remove the pin.
          Fig 1: Identifying Clips And Pins

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       2. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the clip and curtain shield airbag from the body as shown in the illustration.
          Fig 2: Identifying Clip And Curtain Shield Airbag

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    3. Remove the 5 bolts and curtain shield airbag assembly.
       Fig 3: Locating Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly Bolts

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    4. Remove the 4 clips and 4 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.
       NOTE: If clips and spacers are removed, always replace them with new ones even though they may not appear to be damaged.