Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY:

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedure listed below are for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Removal

3. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP LH Removal

7. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Driver Seat)
9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH Removal

11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

14. REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP RH Removal

15. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

16. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Seat)
17. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH Removal

18. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH Removal

19. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH Removal

20. REMOVE FRONT SEAT REAR INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH Removal

21. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal

24. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH Removal

25. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

26. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

27. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

28. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

29. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH (w/o Rear Seat Side Airbag) Removal

30. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag) Removal

31. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH Removal

32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH Removal

34. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH Removal

35. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

36. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

37. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

38. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

39. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH (w/o Rear Seat Side Airbag) Removal

40. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag)
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

41. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH Removal

42. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Removal

43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH Removal

44. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

45. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE Removal

46. REMOVE HEATER SEAT SWITCH CONSOLE BASE (w/o Seat Heater System) Removal

47. REMOVE HEATER SEAT SWITCH CONSOLE BASE (w/ Seat Heater System) Removal

48. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET Removal

49. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET Removal

50. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

51. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal

52. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT Removal

53. REMOVE NO. 3 CONSOLE BOX DUCT Removal

54. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal

55. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY Removal

56. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH Removal

57. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH Removal

58. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT (w/ DVD Player)
59. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER TRAY (w/ DVD Player)
60. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY (w/ DVD Player) Disassembly

61. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (w/ DVD Player) Disassembly

62. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (w/ DVD Player) Disassembly

63. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INNER TRIM COVER RH (w/ DVD Player) Disassembly

64. DISCONNECT STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR (w/ DVD Player) Removal

65. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER Removal

66. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor) Removal

67. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal

68. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER Removal

69. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal

70. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal

71. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal

72. REMOVE COAT HOOK Removal

73. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Standard) Removal

74. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Glass Roof) Removal

75. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

76. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Standard) Removal

77. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Glass Roof) Removal

78. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) Remove the 4 clips.
(1) Using a clip remover, remove the pin.

(2) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the clip and curtain shield airbag from the body as shown in the illustration.

(d) Remove the 4 clips and 4 spacers from curtain shield airbag assembly.
NOTE: If clips and spacers are removed, always replace them with new ones even though they may not appear to be damaged.