Side Curtain Airbag Replacement

Side Curtain Airbag Replacement

Removal

NOTE:

- If replacing the side curtain airbag deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
- Review the interior trim replacement procedure before doing repair or service Locations.
- Removal of the side curtain airbag must be done according to Precaution and Procedures Service and Repair.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the C-pillar trim.

3. Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connectors (A) from the side curtain airbags.






4. Remove the headliner Service and Repair.

5. Remove the mounting bolts (A) from the bracket. Detach the clips (B, C), then remove the side curtain airbag (D).






Installation

NOTE:

- If replacing the side curtain airbag deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
- Installation of the side curtain airbag must be done according to the Precautions 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 that it is 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.
- If there is any damage to the side curtain airbag, do not try to repair it. Replace any damaged side curtain airbag.

1. Place the side curtain airbag assembly on the side of the roof, and fit its clips (A, B) into the holes in the body. Tighten the side curtain airbag new mounting bolts (C) to the specified torque, and the clips is pushed until stopping.






2. Connect the floor wire harness 2P connectors (A) to the side curtain airbags.





3. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.

4. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

5. After installing the side curtain airbag, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

6. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal. If any clips are stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

7. Confirm proper headliner/pillar trim overlap.