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Curtain Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • When installing the curtain airbag module, install a specified part at specified place.
  • Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during installation.
  • Do not cut the tape wrapped around the curtain airbag module.
  • Do not reuse any clips and spacers if they are removed from the vehicle once.
  • Make sure that there are no foreign matter on airbag module.
  • If deformation or crack is found in the bracket assist rail by visual check, replace the defective part.
  • If deformation is found in the clip mounting holes of the side rail and rear quarter metal sections, repair or replace the defective part.
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(A) If no deformation is found or the amount of deformation is less than 0.5 mm (0.02 in), install the curtain airbag module.
(B) If the amount of deformation is 0.5 - 1 mm (0.02 - 0.04 in), correct the deformed section to be flat and install the curtain airbag module.
(C) If deformation is more than 1 mm (0.04 in), replace the deformed part together with the panel.
Refer to Body Repair Manual for body panel replacement.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Airbag cover is scratched or torn.
    • The tap wrapped around the airbag is cut or broken.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
    • Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
  2. Install a new clip busing and a spacer to the clip installation position of the curtain airbag module.
  3. Install the curtain airbag module.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the curtain airbag module is installed so that it is not twisted 360° partially.
    1. Tighten the bolt.

      Tightening torque: 

      7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

    2. Install the clip pin.
      CAUTION:
      • Press the clip pin securely into the clip bushing.
      • After pressing the clip pin securely, make sure that the heights of the clip bushing top surface and the clip pin top surface are 9.9±0.2 mm (0.39±0.01 in).
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      (a) Body panel
      (b) Spacer
      (c) Airbag module tab portion
    3. Connect the airbag connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE .
  4. Install the trim panel roof assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>ROOF TRIM>INSTALLATION .
  5. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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