Curtain Airbag Module: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, < Ref. to , CAUTION , General Description. >

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
Remove the rear quarter trim. (Sedan model) < Ref. to SEDAN MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim. >
Remove the quarter rear pillar trim. (Wagon model) < Ref. to WAGON MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim. >
Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector (Sedan Model)
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- Wagon model
Fig 2: Disconnecting Curtain Airbag Module Connector (Wagon Model)
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Remove the roof trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Roof Trim. >
Remove the bolts (A) and clips (B), and then remove the curtain airbag module.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
- Never open the curtain airbag module before deploying it. Never reuse the opened curtain airbag module.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 3: Removing Curtain Airbag Module (Sedan Model)
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- Wagon model
Fig 4: Removing Curtain Airbag Module (Wagon Model)
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NOTE: Remove the rear center seat belt retractor on the RH side before servicing.
Remove the airbag guide A from front pillar.

Fig 5: Removing Airbag Guide A From Front Pillar
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Remove the airbag guide B from center pillar.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 6: Removing Airbag Guide B From Center Pillar (Sedan Model)
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- Wagon model
Fig 7: Removing Airbag Guide B From Center Pillar (Wagon Model)
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Remove the airbag guide C from quarter pillar.
- Sedan model
  
  Fig 8: Removing Airbag Guide C From Quarter Pillar (Sedan Model)
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- Wagon model
Fig 9: Removing Airbag Guide C From Quarter Pillar (Wagon Model)
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