Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

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

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

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the procedure up to Remove Roof Headlining Assembly Removal.

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.




NOTICE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(d) Remove the 8 bolts.
(e) Disengage the 13 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.