Side Curtain Airbag - Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: The sedan and wagon curtain airbags are mounted similar and are removed the same way.





1. Position the curtain airbag in vehicle along roof side rail and install by fastening to roof side rail with integral push fasteners.




2. Install the bolt (2) holding the inflator to the C/D-pillar. Torque bolt to 11 Nm (97 in. lbs.).




3. Clip the front tether (2) to the A-pillar (1) and install push fastener.




4. Install the screws (1) that secure the curtain airbag to the spring nuts in the roof side rail. Torque screws to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).




5. Connect the curtain airbag squib connector (2) to the inflator (3).
6. Install the headliner into the vehicle Headliner - Installation.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST. FOR THE SYSTEM TEST, Supplemental Restraints Verification Test