CURTAIN AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION
Curtain airbags are available when also equipped with
dual front airbags. These airbags are passive, inflat-
able, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) compo-
nents, and can be readily identified by a molded
identification trim button with the “SRS - AIRBAG” logo
located near the top of each upper B-pillar trim panel.
This system is designed to reduce injuries to the vehi-
cle occupants in the event of a side impact collision.
Curtain airbags have two individually controlled curtain
airbags. These airbags are concealed and mounted
above the headliner where they are each secured to
one of the roof side rails. Each folded airbag cushion
extends along the roof rail from the A-pillar at the front
of the vehicle to the D-pillar at the rear of the vehicle.
The airbag cushion is initially secured during installa-
tion with plastic push-in fasteners to the roof rail.
A long tether extends down the A-pillar from the front
of the airbag cushion. A short tether is secured near
the top of the D-pillar.
The hybrid-type inflator for each airbag is secured to
the roof rail at the rear of airbag, back by the C and
D-pillars. The entire assembly is secured to the inside
of the roof rail with screws.
An airbag squib harness connector is routed up to the
rear of the airbag inflator. The body harness then con-
nects the curtain airbag to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
The curtain airbag cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if deployed, faulty, or in any way damaged.
Once a curtain airbag has been deployed, the complete airbag, the headliner, the upper A, B, C and D-pillar trim,
and all other visibly damaged components must be replaced.
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