Disconnection of the negative battery cable with a 90-second waiting period is necessary to remove the curtain shield Air Bag assembly. The service technician must start by uninstalling the rear floor carpet assembly and the rear deck floor box and the deck floor boxes from both right-hand and left-hand sides. They must also take out the rear seat cushion with its cover pad sub-assembly. The curtain shield Air Bag removal process requires you to take out rear seatback assemblies from both sides and front door scuff plates and cowl side trim boards, front and rear door opening trim
Weather Strips, rear door scuff plates, rear deck trim cover, luggage hold belt striker assembly, rear seat back hinge, and rear seat outer belt assemblies from both sides in sequence. Continue by removing the deck trim side panel assemblies, roof side inner garnish assemblies,
Seat Belt anchor cover cap, front seat outer belt assemblies, center pillar lower and upper garnish for both sides, front pillar garnish for both sides, assist grip, visor assemblies, visor holder, room light assembly, map light assembly, instrument cluster finish center panel sub-assembly, instrument cluster finish lower panel, instrument cluster finish panel assembly, combination meter assembly, glove compartment door assembly, upper instrument panel sub-assembly, roof headlining, and finally, the curtain shield Air Bag assembly RH by removing the 4 clips, detaching the Air Bag connector with a thin-bladed screwdriver, releasing the locking button, and removing the 6 bolts. Remove the 4 clips and 4 spacers from the curtain shield Air Bag assembly but always install new ones even if the removed components maintain their condition.