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Restraints

Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module

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General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.79N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 10

Description and Operation

Description

Curtain airbags are installed inside the headlining (left and right) and protect the driver and passenger from injury when a side collision occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of the curtain airbag using the side impact sensor (SIS) signal.

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Curtain Airbag (CAB)

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait at least three minutes before starting work.

  2. Remove the roof trim assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the curtain airbag module.

  4. Loosen the curtain airbag bolts and nuts, then remove the curtain airbag.

Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait at least three minutes before starting work.

  2. Install the curtain airbag, then loosen the bolts and nuts.

    Torque Bolts: 7.8–11.7 N·m

  3. Connect the curtain airbag connector.

  4. Install the roof headlining assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")

  5. Connect the negative battery cable.

  6. After installing the curtain airbag (CAB), check that the system operates correctly:

    • Turn the ignition switch ON. The SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, and then turn off.

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