Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Side Curtain Air Bag Module: Removal And InstallationSide Curtain Air Bag Module:
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
- Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the harness must be replaced.
- Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
1. Remove headlining.
2. Disconnect front and rear side curtain air bag module connectors.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to [Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors Description].
3. Remove the bolts in order starting at the front or rear, and remove the side curtain air bag module.
CAUTION:
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
- Do not disassemble air bag module.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90�C (194�F).
- Replace side curtain air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to [Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors Description].
- After replacement of side curtain air bag module, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to [SRS Operation Check].