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Curtain Airbag Module: Installation

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CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  • When installing the curtain airbag module, install a specified part at specified place.
  • Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during installation.
  • Never open the curtain airbag module before activation. Never reuse the deployed curtain airbag module.
  • Make sure that there are no foreign matter on airbag module.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Airbag cover is scratched or torn.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
    • Mounting bracket and securing clip are cracked or deformed.
  2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION:
    • For installation of the stereo camera cover, refer to "INSTALLATION", "Stereo Camera Cover" in the "EyeSight" article and observe the precautions for installation. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Stereo Camera. >
    • Check that there is no damage to the tether clip on the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR. If the tether clip is damaged, always replace it with a new tether clip.
    • Do not reuse the tether clip removed from the upper part of the trim panel - front pillar UPR. Always replace with a new part.
    • Do not reuse the clips in the upper section of the trim panel - center pillar UPR. Always replace with a new part.
    • Before installing the trim panel - front pillar UPR, check the condition of protective non-woven fabric (white) of the curtain airbag. If it is damaged (airbag module cloth is exposed), replace the curtain airbag module assembly with a new part.
    NOTE: For installation of the trim panel - front pillar UPR, refer to "Upper Inner Trim". < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Upper Inner Trim. >

    Tightening torque: Curtain airbag module: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)