Side Curtain-Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation
Side Curtain-Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and InstallationWARNING:
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side curtain-air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormality is found, be sure to replace it with new one as an assembly.
- Be sure to read Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag, Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Advanced Air Bag and Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner:Advanced Air Bag before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury or undeployment of the air bag when necessary.
Removal
1. Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.
2. Remove head lining referring to Head Lining Removal and Installation.
3. Disconnect side curtain-air bag (inflator) module connector (1) as shown in the figure.
a. Unlock lock button (2).
b. With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.
4. Remove side curtain-air bag (inflator) module bolts (1) and clip (2).
5. Remove side curtain-air bag (inflator) module.
WARNING:
- When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you.
Never carry air bag (inflator) module by wires or connector on the side of the module. In case of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury.
- As the live curtain air bag (inflator) module must be kept with its bag facing up while being stored or left standing. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
- Observe Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Advanced Air Bag for handling and storing it.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
Installation
WARNING: Do not install side curtain-air bag (inflator) module while twisted or bent. Otherwise, side curtain-air bag (inflator) module may not deploy and injury may result.
1. Install side curtain-air bag (inflator) module (1) with clip (2) and new bolts (3).
2. Tighten side curtain-air bag (inflator) module bolts (4) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Side curtain-air bag (inflator) module bolts (a): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lbf-ft)
NOTE: Confirm not to move clip (2) after tightening bolt.
3. Connect side curtain-air bag (inflator) module connector (1) securely as shown in the figure.
a. Connect connector.
b. Lock connector with lock button (2).
4. Install head lining referring to Head Lining Removal and Installation.
5. Enable air bag system. Refer to Enabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.