Removal (to 10/2010)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

HINT
The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY Removal (to 10/2010)

3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal (to 10/2010)

4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal (to 10/2010)

5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH Removal (to 10/2010)

6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION WITH COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH Removal

8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal (to 10/2010)

10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal (to 10/2010)

11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal (to 10/2010)

12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal (to 10/2010)

13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal (to 10/2010)

14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal (to 10/2010)

15. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal (to 10/2010)

16. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal (to 10/2010)

17. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal (to 10/2010)

18. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal (to 10/2010)

19. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER Removal (to 10/2010)

20. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY Removal (to 10/2010)

21. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE Removal (to 10/2010)

22. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal (to 10/2010)

23. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal (to 10/2010)

24. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH Removal (to 10/2010)

25. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal (to 10/2010)

26. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH Removal (to 10/2010)

27. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH Removal (to 10/2010)

28. REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP Removal (to 10/2010)

29. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal (to 10/2010)

30. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal (to 10/2010)

31. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH RH Removal (to 10/2010)

32. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH LH Removal (to 10/2010)

33. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH RH Removal (to 10/2010)

34. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH LH Removal (to 10/2010)

35. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal (to 10/2010)

36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal (to 10/2010)

37. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP Removal (to 10/2010)

38. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal (to 10/2010)

39. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal (to 10/2010)

40. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal (to 10/2010)

41. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal (to 10/2010)

42. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal (to 10/2010)

43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH CENTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH LOWER PANEL Removal

45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

46. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

47. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

48. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

49. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING Removal (to 10/2010)

50. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the 4 clips.

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





(2) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the clip and curtain shield airbag from the body as shown in the illustration.





(b) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, detach the airbag connector.





(c) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.

(d) Remove the 6 bolts and curtain shield airbag assembly.





(e) Remove the 4 clips and 4 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.

NOTICE:
If clips and spacers are removed, always replace them with new ones even though they may not appear to be damaged.