Side Curtain Airbag Replacement

Side Curtain Airbag Replacement

Removal

NOTE:

- If replacing the side curtain airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
- Review the interior trim replacement procedure before doing repair or service Locations.
- Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the headliner Service and Repair.

3. Remove the AM/FM main antenna amplifier and the AM/FM subantenna amplifier Service and Repair.

4. Disconnect the left side wire harness or right side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the side curtain airbag inflator.






5. Remove the mounting bolts (A) from the bracket.






Installation

NOTE:

- If replacing the side curtain airbag after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
- Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precaution and Procedures Service and Repair.
- If the airbag is frayed, or has any 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 incorrectly deploy and cause damage or injuries.
- If there is any damage to the side curtain airbag, do not try to repair it. Replace any damaged side curtain airbag.

1. Place the side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof. Tighten the side curtain airbag mounting bolts (A) to the specified torque.






2. Connect the left or right side wire harness 2P connector (A) to the side curtain airbag inflator.





3. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

4. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

5. After installing the side curtain airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.

6. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

7. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap Service and Repair.