Removal (from 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 (from 10/2010)
3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal (from 10/2010)
4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal (from 10/2010)
5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH Removal (from 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 (from 10/2010)
10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal (from 10/2010)
11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal (from 10/2010)
12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal (from 10/2010)
13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal (from 10/2010)
14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal (from 10/2010)
15. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal (from 10/2010)
16. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal (from 10/2010)
17. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal (from 10/2010)
18. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal (from 10/2010)
19. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER Removal (from 10/2010)
20. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY Removal (from 10/2010)
21. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE Removal (from 10/2010)
22. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal (from 10/2010)
23. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal (from 10/2010)
24. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH Removal (from 10/2010)
25. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal (from 10/2010)
26. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH Removal (from 10/2010)
27. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH Removal (from 10/2010)
28. REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP Removal (from 10/2010)
29. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal (from 10/2010)
30. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal (from 10/2010)
31. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH RH Removal (from 10/2010)
32. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH LH Removal (from 10/2010)
33. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH RH Removal (from 10/2010)
34. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH LH Removal (from 10/2010)
35. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal (from 10/2010)
36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal (from 10/2010)
37. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP Removal (from 10/2010)
38. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal (from 10/2010)
39. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal (from 10/2010)
40. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal (from 10/2010)
41. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal (from 10/2010)
42. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal (from 10/2010)
43. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal (from 10/2010)
44. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal (from 10/2010)
45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH CENTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
46. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH LOWER PANEL Removal
47. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
48. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
49. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal
50. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
51. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING Removal (from 10/2010)
52. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the 4 clips.
(1) Using a clip remover, remove the pin.
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(2) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the clip and curtain shield airbag from the body as shown in the illustration.
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(b) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, detach the airbag connector.
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(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.