WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
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3. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
4. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof).
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front map light.
d. Sunvisor.
e. Front scuff plate.
f. Rear scuff plate.
g. B-pillar lower trim.
h. Front seat belt adjuster cover.
i. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
j. B-pillar upper trim.
k. Assist handle.
l. Trunk board.
m. Trunk end trim.
n. Trunk side trim.
o. D-pillar trim.
p. C-pillar trim.
5. Remove the headliner..
6. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
7. Disconnect the connector.
8. Remove the clip..
9. Remove bolts A.
10. Remove bolts B.
11. Pull hook A in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
12. Pull hook B in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
13. Remove the curtain air bag module.
14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
15. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
16. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s
and goes out.
If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system..
Clip Removal Note
1. Pull out the pin with flathead screwdriver as shown in the figure.
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver into shown in the figure.
3. While pulling the curtain air bag in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure (1), detach tabs by prying with a flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (2) (3).
4. Remove the clip from the body.
Transmission/Transaxle Abbreviations
AAS
Active Adaptive Shift
ABS
Antilock Brake System
ABDC
After Bottom Dead Center
ACC
Accessories
AFS
Adaptive Front Lighting System
ALC
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Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster
operates for about 15 minutes and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during op ...
Front Fender Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light.
c. Front bumper slider.
d. Front over fender.
3. Remove bolts A and fasteners B.
4. Remove bolts C.
5. Remove the front fender panel.
6. Install in the reverse ...