CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY > REMOVAL

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HINT:

1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
   

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).

NOTICE:

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Click here).

CAUTION:

When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

1. Check that the power switch is off.
   

2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
   

   CAUTION:

   Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

3. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock and disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.
   

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   *1	Protective Tape

   NOTICE:

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

4. Remove the 5 bolts.
   
   

   
   
   
   

5. Using a clip remover, pull the 4 pins.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1	Pin	*2	Clip
   *3	Airbag	*4	Body

6. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and separate the clip and curtain shield airbag assembly from the body as shown in the illustration.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1	Clip	*2	Airbag
   *3	Body	*4	Spacer

   HINT:

   Perform the same procedure for the other 3 clips.

7. Disengage the 5 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.
   
   

   
   
   
   

8. Remove the 4 clips and 4 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.