Side Curtain-Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation: Removal
- Disable air bag system. Refer to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM:EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG .
- Remove head lining referring to HEAD LINING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect side curtain-air bag (inflator) module connector (1) as shown in the figure.
- Unlock lock button (2).
- With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.
- Remove side curtain-air bag (inflator) module bolts (1) and clip (2).
- Remove side curtain-air bag (inflator) module.WARNING:
- When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you.
Never carry air bag (inflator) module by wires or connector on the side of the module. In case of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury.
- As the live curtain air bag (inflator) module must be kept with its bag facing up while being stored or left standing. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
- Observe PRECAUTIONS (EXCEPT ADVANCE AIR BAG) or PRECAUTIONS (ADVANCED AIR BAG) for handling and storing it.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
- When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you.