Curtain Airbag Module: Removal
CAUTION:
Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. 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. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE:
- For CVT models, release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N" position.
- For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- For power seat models, remove the console box and move the front seat backward before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor or disconnecting the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the trim panel - roof assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>ROOF TRIM>REMOVAL .
- 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. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE 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.