Side Air Curtain Module

SIDE AIR CURTAIN MODULE







Removal

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury from an accidental deployment, always carry or place a live side air curtain module with the curtain and tear seam pointed away from your body. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
- After deployment, the surface of the side air curtain can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
- Never probe the connector on the side air curtain module. Doing so can result in side air curtain deployment which can result in personal injury.
- Anytime the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B, and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be installed new along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
- Vehicles equipped with side air curtain modules require a specific headliner. When installing a new headliner on a vehicle equipped with side air curtain modules, make sure a headliner for side air curtain modules is being used. The word "AIRBAG" will appear on the headliner where it meets each B-pillar trim panel. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain module deployment.
- Before installing a side air curtain module, inspect the roofline for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal must be reworked to its original condition and structural integrity. All fasteners must be replaced and any foreign objects removed. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
- The side air curtain must be installed in the vehicle using new torque-prevailing type U-nuts, part number W709759 or W520822. Use of this U-nut is mandatory so as to reduce the risk of loss of fastener effectiveness. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
- Inspect the side air curtain module before installation. If the side air curtain module is damaged or the cover has separated and the curtain material has been exposed, a new side air curtain module must be installed. Do not attempt to repair the side air curtain module. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain module deployment.
- To reduce the risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the side air curtain module. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain module deployment.
- Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of the side air curtain module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the side air curtain module from deploying correctly. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain module deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

1. Depower the system.

2. WARNING: Anytime the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A-, B-, and C-pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.

Remove the headliner.







3. Disconnect and detach the side air curtain module electrical connector located at the A-pillar.







4. Remove the side air curtain module retainers near the C-pillar.
1 Remove the pin-type retainer.
2 Remove the 3 screws.







5. NOTE: If the side air curtain is being serviced on the passenger side, remove the front row bracket also.

Remove the grab handle bracket located above the rear door.
1 Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the 2 screws and the grab handle bracket.







6. Remove the side air curtain module retainers located near the B-pillar.
1 Remove the pin-type retainer.
2 Remove the 3 screws.
3 Remove the 2 screws.







7. Remove the A-pillar tether retainers.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.







8. Remove the remaining side air curtain module retainers located near the A-pillar.
1 Remove the side air curtain module canister pin-type retainer.
2 Remove the 2 side air curtain module canister screws.
3 Remove the 3 side air bag module screws.







9. Release the side air curtain module alignment ear located through the sheet metal opening at the top of the A-pillar and remove the side air curtain.

Installation

1. WARNING: The side air curtain must be installed in the vehicle using new torque-prevailing type U-nuts, part number W709759 or W520822. Use of this U-nut is mandatory so as to reduce the risk of loss of fastener effectiveness. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.

Remove all U-nut fasteners and install new.







2. WARNING:
- Before installing the side air curtain module, inspect the roofline for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal must be reworked to its original condition and structural integrity. Install new fasteners and remove any foreign objects. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
- Before installing the side air curtain module, if the module is damaged or the cover has separated or the side air curtain material has been exposed, install a new side air curtain module. Do not attempt to repair the side air curtain. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
- Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of the side air curtain module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the side air curtain module from deploying correctly. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain module deployment.

Align and install the side air curtain module alignment ear into the sheet metal opening at the top of the A-pillar.







3. Install the side air curtain module canister pin-type retainer.







4. Install the side air curtain module pin-type retainer.







5. Install the side air curtain module pin-type retainer.







6. Install the 2 A-pillar tether pin-type retainers.







7. Install the side air curtain module screws located near the A-pillar.
1 Install the side air curtain module screw.
- Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

2 Install the 2 side air curtain module canister screws.
- Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).







8. Install the A-pillar tether anchor screw.
- Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).







9. Install the 2 side air curtain module screws.
- Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).







10. Install the side air curtain module screws located near the B-pillar.
1 Install the 2 screws.
- Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

2 Install the 3 screws.
- Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).







11. Install the 3 side air curtain module screws located near the C-pillar.
- Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).







12. NOTE: If the side air curtain is being serviced on the passenger side, install the front row bracket also.

Install the grab handle bracket.
1 Position the grab handle bracket.
2 Install the 2 pin-type retainers.
3 Install the 2 screws.







13. Connect the side air curtain module electrical connector.

14. WARNING: Anytime the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A-, B-, and C-pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.

Install the headliner.

15. Repower the system.