Removal And Installation: Removal
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbags, airbag curtains, knee blocker, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)/negative battery cable assembly from the negative battery post, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
To avoid serious or fatal injury when removing a deployed airbag, rubber gloves, eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should be worn. There may be deposits on the airbag unit and other interior surfaces. In large doses, these deposits may cause irritation to the skin and eyes.
To avoid serious or fatal injury, use extreme care to prevent any foreign material from entering the side curtain airbag, or becoming entrapped between the side curtain airbag cushion and the headliner. Failure to observe this warning could result in occupant injuries upon airbag deployment.
Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.
The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged side curtain airbag (also known as Side AirBag Inflatable Curtain/SABIC). If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for Handling Non-Deployed Supplemental Restraints. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Supplemental Restraint Deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
- Fully recline both front seat backs.NOTE:
Use the headliner removal procedure to lower the headliner from the inner roof panel. The headliner will NOT be removed from the vehicle interior.
- Lower the headliner from the inner roof panel and allow it to rest within the vehicle interior. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove the screws (1) for the appropriate right or left side that secure the front portion of the SABIC (2) to the inner A-pillar and front inner roof rail.
- Disconnect the body wire harness connector for the SABIC from the connector receptacle of the inflator above the front door opening.
- Remove the screws (1) that secure the SABIC (2) to the rear of the inner roof rail.
- Release all SABIC screw flange retainers from the roof rail in front and back.
- Remove the SABIC from the vehicle as a unit.
