Caliber L4-2.4L (2009)
1. Check to be certain that the seven U-nuts (2) for the side curtain airbag are properly installed in the inner roof side rail (1) and that they are in
good condition.
2. Position the side curtain airbag (4) into the vehicle as a unit.
NOTE: Be certain that the airbag cushion is not twisted during installation. If a colored stripe (red for right side bag, blue for left side bag) is
visible on the cushion, the bag is twisted and must be untwisted before it is secured to the roof side rail.
3. Engage the two plastic push-in fasteners (3) that secure the airbag and the inflator bracket to the inner roof side rail (5).
4. Install and tighten the seven screws (6) that secure the side curtain airbag to the U-nuts in the inner roof side rail. Tighten the screws to 5.5 Nm (50
in. lbs.).
5. Engage the two plastic fasteners (2) that secure the side curtain airbag front tether to the inner A-pillar.
6. Engage the metal clip (1) that secures the front tether to the inner A-pillar.
7. Engage the metal clip (1) that secures the rear tether to the inner roof side rail above the D-pillar.
8. Reconnect the body wire harness connector (2) for the side curtain airbag to the connector receptacle at the back of the inflator (1) on the inner
roof side rail between the C and D-pillars.
9. Reinstall the headliner into the vehicle. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Headliner - Installation.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE
SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST. FOR THE SYSTEM TEST, See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Supplemental Restraints
Verification Test
Driver Air Bag - Removal
REMOVAL
