Sedan Model
NOTE:
Before handling the airbag system components, refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE:
- Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N" position. Refer to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Lever>REMOVAL .
- For model with the power seat, move the seat to the front-most position before removing the battery ground terminal.
- Remove the trim panel sub assembly. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Roof Trim>REMOVAL>SEDAN MODEL .
- Remove the curtain airbag module.CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
- The curtain airbag module cannot be reused if removed from the vehicle once, even if it has not operated yet.
- Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.
- Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER AND CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE .
- Remove all the bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module.NOTE: Remove the securing clip of curtain airbag module in the following procedures.
- Using a pair of nippers, cut off the clip base (a).
- Remove the clip pin while holding the lock (b) with needle nose pliers.
- Release the locks (c) of the clips bushing at two locations at the top and bottom completely using thin flat head screwdriver (d), and remove the clip bushing.