Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly Removal

Restraints. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Supplemental Restraint System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. TEST ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

  3. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

  4. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL BRACKET LH

Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
CAUTION:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000KT106QX.html).


1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
w/ Navigation System for HDD:
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


2. TEST ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
  1. Short body:
    Remove the roof headlining (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001XUT002X_01_0040.html).

  1. Long body:
    Remove the roof headlining (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001XUZ002X_01_0044.html).



3. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH



Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly  Removal



Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly  Removal

  1. Disconnect the connector.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  1. Shot body:
    Remove the 9 bolts and curtain shield airbag.

  1. Long body:
    Remove the 10 bolts and curtain shield airbag.



4. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL BRACKET LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolt and bracket.