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.