Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module
Description and Operation
Description
The curtain airbags are installed inside the headliner (left and right) and protect the driver and passenger from injury in a side collision. The SRSCM determines curtain airbag deployment using the side impact sensor (SIS) signal.
Components and Component Location
Component Location

| 1. Curtain Airbag (CAB) |
Repair Procedures
Inspection
Inspect the airbag according to the troubleshooting table.
(Refer to Curtain Airbag Module - Troubleshooting)
Removal
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the roof trim assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")
Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector (A).

Remove the curtain airbag module (A) after loosening the bolts and nuts.
Tightening Torque
Bolt: 7.8–11.8 N·m
Nut: 3.9–5.8 N·m (0.4–0.6 kgf·m, 2.8–4.3 lbf·ft, 34.7–52.0 lbf·in)

Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
After installing the airbag module, check that the system operates correctly:
Turn the ignition switch ON. The SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds and then turn off.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting

Test yourself
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