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For 1990-2009 cars only

Enabling the Frontal and Curtain Inflators


    Object Number: 898002  Size: SH
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointed straight ahead.

  2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position and remove the key.
  3. Connect the left and right curtain inflator module (YEL 2-way) connectors.
  4. Install the CPA retainers.

  5. Object Number: 896207  Size: SH
  6. Install the C-pillar trim on both the left and right sides of the vehicle.
  7. 5.1. Position the C-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    5.2. Install the C-pillar trim by pushing gently at the clip locations.

            Caution: Apply Loctite 242® Threadlocker US P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, on all restraint bolts/nuts before installation. Failure to use such threadlocker correctly may result in personal injury.

    5.3. Install the rear shoulder belt to the C-pillar.

    Tighten
    Tighten the rear shoulder belt-to-C-pillar to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

    5.4. Install the rear shoulder belt fastener cover.
    5.5. Route the shoulder belt into the C-pillar trim at the access slot.
    5.6. Fold up the rear seat-back.
    5.7. Operate the rear seat shoulder belt to verify the function.

    Object Number: 896955  Size: SH
  8. Connect both the driver and passenger inflator module (YEL 2-way) connectors.

  9. Install the CPA retainers.
  10. Fasten the clips on THE YEL 2-way connectors to the I/P panel brace.
  11. Install the IGN1 mini-fuse in the under hood fuse block.
  12. Turn the ignition ON and verify that the AIR BAG telltale operates properly.
  13. Install the lower left I/P closeout panel.