Curtain Air Bag Module

Remove the following parts:
1. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front map light (dual light type) (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Adjust anchor cover (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Upper anchor installation bolt on the seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Lower anchor installation bolt on the rear center seat belt (See REAR CENTER SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14. Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
15. Trunk board (with trunk board) (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
16. Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
17. Bass-box (with Bose ®) (See BASS-BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
18. Trunk box (See TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
19. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
20. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
21. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
22. Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the curtain air bag module. (See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM) .)
Cut off the air bag part of the curtain air bag module at the position shown in the figure.

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WARNING:
- Never crush the pipe on the side where it is cut. If it is crushed completely, the interior pressure of the pipe will build up and can cause it to explode during air bag module operation (deployment).
Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure.

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Secure the curtain air bag module to the tire, by wrapping a wire (cross section 1.25 mm² {0.002 in² } or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times as shown in the figure.

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WARNING:
- If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). Always install the air bag module securely.
Stack the tire with the curtain air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the curtain air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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Secure the tires with wire.

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Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the curtain air bag module.
Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the curtain air bag module.

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WARNING:
- The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.
Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).