Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
2. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire) Removal
3. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Removal
4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
- After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

5. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY" Removal.

6. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the clip.




(1) Using a clip remover, remove the pin.




(2) Remove the clip shown in the illustration.





(b) Remove the spacer shown in the illustration.
(c) Disconnect the connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(d) Remove the 8 bolts and curtain shield airbag.