Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION 
   CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

   HINT:

   Refer to the procedure up to Remove Roof Headlining Assembly (See REMOVAL ).

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
   1. Disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.
      NOTE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
   2. Separate the 4 clips from the body panel.
      Fig 1: Identifying Body Panel And Clips

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      1. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 pins.
         Fig 2: Removing Pins Using Clip Remover

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      2. Using needle-nose pliers, separate the 4 clips and curtain shield airbag assembly from the body as shown in the illustration.
   3. Remove the 5 bolts and curtain shield airbag assembly with the 4 spacers and 4 clips.
   Fig 3: Identifying Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly And Body

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   Fig 4: Locating Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly Bolts

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   NOTE: If the curtain shield airbag assembly is removed, replace it with a new one.