Restraints

Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module Repair Procedures

11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
0102030405014.711N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds before starting work.
  2. Remove the roof headlining. (Refer to Body - "Roof Headlining Assembly")
  3. Disconnect the curtain airbag harness connector (A).
  4. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the curtain airbag.

Installation

  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds.
  3. Tighten the curtain airbag bolts and nuts. Tightening torque: Bolts: 9.8 ~ 14.7 N·m Nuts: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m
    • Never twist the airbag module during installation. If the module is twisted, the airbag module may not operate correctly.
  4. Connect the curtain airbag connector.
  5. Install the roof trim. (Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. After installing the curtain airbag (CAB), check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.

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