REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Insulate the disconnected negative battery terminal by wrapping the tape (Refer to the item 5 of Service Precautions ).
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag module. If faulty, replace it with new one(s).
  • Handle the air bag module with sufficient caution, and do not drop the module or allow contact with water, oil, or others. If denting, cracking, or deformation is discovered, replace it with new one(s).
  • Store the air bag module on a flat surface. Also, do not put anything on it.
  • Do not store the air bag modules in a place more than 93°C.
  • After the curtain air bag deployment, replace the curtain air bag module with a new part.
  • Put on gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bags.
  • When discarding the air bag module, make sure to deploy the air bag before the disposal.
Pre-removal operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal.




Removal steps

>>C<<
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 Post-installation inspection


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 Assist grip bracket, Headlining pad (Refer to GROUP 52A - Headlining )
<<A>>
 >>B<<
 1.
 Curtain air bag module

>>A<<
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 Pre-installation inspection

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
caution
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place.
  • When discarding the air bag module, discard after deploying the air bag as specified in the service procedure.

Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of wiring harness side connector, and release the lock.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.Before the installation, check the air bag module (Refer to ).
note Even when installing a new air bag module, perform an inspection before the installation.
2.Connect the negative battery terminal.
3.
caution Be sure to turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position when connecting or disconnecting M.U.T.-III.
Connect M.U.T.-III to the diagnosis connector (16 pin).
4.Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
5.Read the diagnosis code, and check that everything is normal except the air bag module open circuit.
6.Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

>>B<< CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION
caution
  • Take care not to contort the curtain air bag when installing it.
  • Do not trap the air bag with the peripheral parts.
  • Do not trap the strap with the front pillar trim clip or others.
  • Connect the connector to the inflator thoroughly.

>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

2.Check that the SRS warning lamp is illuminated for 6 to 8 seconds, and extinguished afterward.
3.If the lamp does not extinguish, perform the troubleshooting (Refer to ).