Toyota Venza: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page ).

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Refer to the procedure up to Remove Roof Headlining Assembly (See page ).

4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(d) Remove the 8 bolts.

(e) Disengage the 13 hooks to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.