■ WARNING ■
  • Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or more.
  • Never use the air tools or electric tools for servicing.

 
 REMOVAL

    1.Remove the headlining assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.
    2.Disconnect the curtain air bag harness connector.
    ■ CAUTION ■
    • For installing/removing side curtain air bag module harness connector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove connector.

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    • Install connector with lock raised, and push lock into connector.
    • After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.


    3.Remove the mounting bolt, and then remove the curtain air bag module.
■ CAUTION ■
  • Never impact the side curtain air bag module.

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  • Replace the side curtain air bag module if it is dropped or sustains an impact.

  • Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into side curtain air bag module.
  • Never disassemble side curtain air bag module.
  • Never expose the side curtain air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 °C (194 °F).
  • 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 ■
  • 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 complete, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.