Side Curtain Airbag Replacement

Side Curtain Airbag Replacement

Removal

NOTE:

- Review the interior trim replacement procedure before doing repair or service. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Quarter Pillar Trim

- Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures. Service and Repair

- The side curtain airbag system consists of many components. After the side curtain airbag has been deployed, go to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment, and replace all of the parts listed. Service and Repair

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, Procedures then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the headliner. Service and Repair

3. Disconnect the side curtain airbag 2P connector (A) from the floor wire harness.






4. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and mounting bolts (B) from the bracket. Detach the clips (C), then remove the side curtain airbag (D).






Installation

NOTE:

- Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures. Service and Repair

- 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.

1. Place the new side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof. Tighten the side curtain airbag mounting bolts (A) and mounting bolts (B).






2. 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).






3. Connect the side curtain airbag 2P connector (A) to the floor wire harness.

4. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure. Procedures

5. Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

6. 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 go off.

7. Install all removed parts.

8. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap. Service and Repair