Curtain Airbag: Installation

NOTE: The sedan and wagon curtain airbags are mounted similar and are removed the same way.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Curtain Airbag

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Position the curtain airbag in vehicle along roof side rail and install by fastening to roof side rail with integral push fasteners.

Fig 2: Inflator Bolt
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Install the bolt (2) holding the inflator to the C/D-pillar. Torque bolt to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).

Fig 3: Tether
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Clip the front tether (2) to the A-pillar (1) and install push fastener.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Curtain Airbag
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Install the screws (1) that secure the curtain airbag to the spring nuts in the roof side rail. Torque screws to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).

Fig 5: Airbag Squib Connector & Inflator
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Connect the curtain airbag squib connector (2) to the inflator (3).
Install the headliner into the vehicle (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION) .

WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable (Refer to ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS - 300 & MAGNUM . Personal injury or death may result if the system test is not performed first.