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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.
  2. Install the curtain airbag and then loosen the bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque 

    Bolts: 7.8 - 11.7 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 - 8.6 lb.ft)

    CAUTION: Never twist the airbag module when installing it. If the module is twisted, airbag module may operate abnormally.
  3. Connect the curtain airbag connector.
  4. Install the roof trim assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "ROOF TRIM ASSEMBLY ")

  5. Reconnect the battery negative terminal.
  6. After installing the curtain airbag (CAB), confirm proper system operation:
    • Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.