Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and the 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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Manual Seat)
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)
4. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER LH (for Power Seat) Removal
5. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (for Power Seat) Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat) Removal
7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)
8. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH (for Power Seat)
9. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (for Power Seat)
10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Power Seat)
11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)
12. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH (for Manual Seat) Removal
13. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (for Manual Seat) Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Manual Seat) Removal
15. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
16. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
17. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
18. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
19. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Removal
20. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY Removal
21. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
22. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal
23. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH Removal
24. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal
25. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH Removal
26. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH Disassembly
27. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH Disassembly
28. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly
29. REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH Disassembly
30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
31. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
33. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for LH Side) Removal
34. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal
35. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
36. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
37. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
38. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal
39. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
40. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for RH Side) Removal
41. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal
42. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
43. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
44. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH Removal
45. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH Removal
46. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
47. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
48. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal
49. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal
50. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal
51. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal
52. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
53. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
54. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal
55. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal
56. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal
57. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal
58. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal
59. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
NOTICE: 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) Insert needle nose pliers in the position shown in the illustration.
(3) Catch the clip with the needle nose pliers, and remove the clip and curtain shield airbag assembly as a unit.
(c) Remove the 5 bolts and curtain shield airbag assembly.





(d) Remove the 4 clips and the 4 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.
NOTICE: Replace the clips and spacers with new ones even if they are not damaged.