Removal and Installation

SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE


Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery negative terminal and wait at least
3 minutes.
- Never use the air tools or the electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the headlining.
- Normal roof models: Refer to Removal And Installation.
- Sunroof models: Refer to Removal And Installation.
2. Remove the side curtain air bag module harness connector.

NOTE:
- For installing/removing the side curtain air bag module harness connector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove the connector.





- Install the connector with lock raised, and push lock into the connector.
- After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.
3. Remove fixing bolts, and then remove the side curtain air bag module.

CAUTION:
- Never impact the side curtain air bag module.





- Replace the side curtain air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
� Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the side curtain air bag module.
� Never disassemble the side curtain air bag module.
Never expose the side curtain air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90�C (194�F).
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� Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the side curtain air bag module.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Never damage the harness while installing.
- If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT-III. Refer to Consult-III Function
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.