Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of side curtain air bag module.
- Always place the curtain air bag module with deployment side facing upward.
CAUTION:
- Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
- Do not attempt to disassemble side curtain air bag module.
- Do not expose the side curtain air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
- Replace the side curtain air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the side curtain air bag module.
- Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the harness must be replaced.
- Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
- Remove the headlining. Refer to HEADLINING .
- Disconnect side curtain air bag module connector.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT CONNECTORS ".
- Remove the front tether clips.
- Remove the side curtain air bag module bolts in order starting at the front or rear, then remove the side curtain air bag module.