Side Curtain Airbag Replacement

Side Curtain Airbag Replacement

Removal

NOTE:

- Review the interior trim replacement procedure in the body section before doing repair or service. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - A-Pillar Trim

- Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precautions and Procedures. Service and Repair

- The side curtain airbag system consists of many components. When the side curtain airbag has been deployed, go to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment, Service and Repair and replace all of the parts listed.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, Procedures 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 or right side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the side curtain airbag.






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






Installation

NOTE:

- 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 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.

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

3. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure. Procedures

4. Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

5. After installing the side curtain airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to 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. Service and Repair