Service Procedure

Side Curtain Air Bag Position Inspection

NOTE:
^ Perform inspection for both right and left side.

^ Inspection photos are of the right side; the left side is similar.





1. Open the rear door and remove (pull down) the rear body side welt.





2. Look in the gap (opening) between the headlining and the metal roof panel.








3. Check the position of the side curtain air bag.

Reposition the Side Curtain Air Bag (if needed)

NOTE:
Photos in this procedure are of the right side; the left side is similar.





1. Remove the rear assist grip:

a. Snap loose the side covers.

b. Remove the 2 mounting bolts.





2. Do not remove; just snap loose the top of the rear pillar finisher as shown in Figure 6.

^ There are 3 clips.

^ Approximate clip locations are shown in Figure 6.





3. Remove the clip shown in Figure 7 from the headlining.

CAUTION:
In the next step, do not bend or crease the headlining.





4. Carefully reach between the headlining and the metal roof panel and, with your hand only (no tools) gently pull the side curtain air bag below the headlining support spacer.





5. Reinstall / reassemble all parts removed.