REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning
  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Furthermore, the disconnected battery terminal should be covered with tape to insulate it.
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop the air bag modules or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
  • The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the deployment surface facing up. Do not place anything on top of it.
  • Do not expose the air bag modules to temperatures over 93°C.
  • After deployment of an air bag, the air bag module has been replaced with a new one.
  • Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bags that have already deployed.
  • An undeployed air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures (Refer to ).
Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.




Removal steps


·
 Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining ).
<<A>>
1.
 Curtain air bag module harness side connector
<<B>>
2.
 Curtain air bag module


3.
 Headlining bracket



Installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection


3.
 Headlining bracket

>>B<<
 2.
 Curtain air bag module

>>C<<
 1.
 Curtain air bag module harness side connector


·
 Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining ).

>>D<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR REMOVAL

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

<<B>> 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 (Refer to ).

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 key 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.

>>C<< CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
caution Connect the connector to the inflator thoroughly.

>>D<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.Connect the negative battery cable.
2.Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position.

3.Does the "SRS" warning lamp illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?
4.If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to ).