Compass 2WD L4-2.4L (2008)
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 Airbag - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing
further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental
airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury when removing a deployed airbag, rubber gloves, eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should
be worn. There may be deposits on the airbag cushion and other interior surfaces. In large doses, these deposits may cause irritation to the skin
and eyes.
NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged driver airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not
deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See: Service and Repair. If the driver
airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the
airbag from the vehicle. See: Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision/Service and Repair.
