Side Curtain Airbag Replacement
Side Curtain Airbag ReplacementRemoval
NOTE:
- Review the interior trim replacement procedure before doing repair or service.
- Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to the Precautions and Procedures.
- The side curtain airbag system consists of many components. When the side curtain airbag has been deployed, go to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment, and replace all of the parts listed.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Remove the headliner.
3. For left side curtain airbag replacement, remove the AM/FM antenna amplifier-rear window defogger coil.
4. Disconnect the side curtain airbag harness 2P connector (A) from the side curtain airbag.
5. Remove the mounting bolts (A) from the brackets.
6. Remove the side curtain airbag assembly.
Installation
NOTE:
- Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to the Precautions and Procedures.
- If the airbag is frayed, or has other visible damage, replace it. Do not attempt to repair an airbag.
- When you install the airbag, make sure it is not twisted, and that it is not caught between the inflator bracket by the bracket bolts.
- Make sure that the side curtain airbag inflator retainer is installed properly, otherwise the airbag could cause improper deployment and cause damage or injuries.
1. Place the new side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof. Tighten the side curtain airbag mounting bolts (A).
2. Connect the side curtain airbag harness 2P connector (A) to the side curtain airbag.
3. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
4. Connect the HDS and erase the DTCs.
5. After installing the side curtain airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
6. Install all removed parts.
7. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap.