Curtain Airbag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
Remove the trim panel roof assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>ROOF TRIM>REMOVAL

Remove the curtain airbag module.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag module during removal.
The curtain airbag module cannot be reused if removed from the vehicle once, even if it has not operated yet.
Remove the modules in order starting from the vehicle front.

NOTE:

Remove the securing clip of curtain airbag module in the following procedures.

Using a pair of nippers, cut off the clip base (a).
Remove the clip pin while holding the lock (b) with needle nose pliers.
Release the locks (c) of the clips bushing at two locations at the top and bottom completely using thin flat head screwdriver (d), and remove the clip bushing.

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Disconnect the airbag connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE

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Remove all the bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module.

Fig 1: Curtain Airbag Module Components (With Torque Specification)
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