Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]

1. Check that the power switch is off.
2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
   WARNING:

   Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

3. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector.

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   *1	Airbag Connector
   *2	Airbag Connector Lock
   *a	Protective Tape

   NOTE:

   When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

4. Using needle nose pliers, remove the 5 pins from the 5 clips (A).
   NOTE:

   Do not damage the pins.

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   *1	Pin	*2	Spacer
   *a	Clip (A)	*b	Clip (B)
   *c	Spacer Location	-	-

5. Using 2 screwdrivers, disengage the 2 claws of each clip (A) and separate the 5 clips (A) from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

   HINT: 

   Remove the 5 clips (A) and curtain shield airbag assembly from the vehicle body as a unit.

6. Disengage the 4 clips (B).
7. While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, remove the 3 bolts and curtain shield airbag assembly.
8. Remove the 5 clips (A) and 2 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.

1. Disengage the 2 clips to remove the rear No. 2 side rail spacer.

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1. Remove the bolt.

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2. Disengage the clip and remove the rear No. 3 side rail spacer.