Curtain Airbag Module

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 GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
Remove the roof trim. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>ROOF TRIM>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE .
Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL.
CAUTION: The AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL should be kept shorted on the terminals until just before activation of airbag module.

Preparation tool:

ST: AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (98299PA030)
Connect the AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (A) and TEST HARNESS ADAPTER D (B).
Preparation tool:

ST: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER D (98299SA010)

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Connect the TEST HARNESS ADAPTER D to the curtain airbag module.

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Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
Extend the wiring of AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL to the limit, and close all the windows and sunroof completely.

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Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
Connect the AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
Connect the other cable of AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
CAUTION:
- After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for at least 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
- Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
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Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the curtain airbag module.

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Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.

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NOTE: When necessary, fold the fabric part of airbag into three or four sections, rope and seal in a vinyl bag.