Curtain Airbag: Description
Curtain airbags are available when also equipped with dual front airbags. These airbags are passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components, and can be readily identified by a molded identification trim button with the "SRS - AIRBAG" logo located near the top of each upper B-pillar trim panel. This system is designed to reduce injuries to the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision.
Curtain airbags have two individually controlled curtain airbags. These airbags are concealed and mounted above the headliner where they are each secured to one of the roof side rails. Each folded airbag cushion extends along the roof rail from the A-pillar at the front of the vehicle to the D-pillar at the rear of the vehicle. The airbag cushion is initially secured during installation with plastic push-in fasteners to the roof rail.
A long tether extends down the A-pillar from the front of the airbag cushion. A short tether is secured near the top of the D-pillar.
The hybrid-type inflator for each airbag is secured to the roof rail at the rear of airbag, back by the C and D-pillars. The entire assembly is secured to the inside of the roof rail with screws.
An airbag squib harness connector is routed up to the rear of the airbag inflator. The body harness then connects the curtain airbag to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
The curtain airbag cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if deployed, faulty, or in any way damaged. Once a curtain airbag has been deployed, the complete airbag, the headliner, the upper A, B, C and D-pillar trim, and all other visibly damaged components must be replaced.