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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 ignition switch to OFF position and remove key.
  3. Connect the left and right curtain inflator module (YEL 2-way) connectors.

  4. Object Number: 896207  Size: SH
  5. Install C-pillar trim on both left and right sides of the vehicle (2000 shown, 2001 similar).
  6. 4.1. Position C-pillar trim to vehicle.
    4.2. Install C-pillar trim by pushing gently at 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.

    4.3. Install rear shoulder belt to C-pillar.

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

    4.4. Install rear shoulder belt fastener cover.
    4.5. Route shoulder belt into C-pillar trim at access slot.
    4.6. Fold up rear seat back.
    4.7. Operate rear seat shoulder belt to verify function.

    Object Number: 896955  Size: SH
  7. Connect both the driver and passenger inflator module (YEL 2-way) connectors.
  8. Fasten clips on yellow two-way connectors to I/P panel brace.
  9. Install IGN1 mini-fuse in under hood fuse block.
  10. Turn ignition On and verify AIR BAG telltale operates properly.
  11. Install lower left I/P closeout panel.