2002 JEEP LIBERTY roof rack

(5) Discard the removed brake lamp switch.
CAUTION: Always replace a removed brake lamp
switch with a new unit. This is a one time compo-
nent and is not intended for reinstallation.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: Always replace a removed brake lamp
switch with a new unit. This is a one time compo-
nent and is not intended for reinstallation.
(1) While holding the brake pedal depressed, align
the tabs on the brake lamp switch locking collar with
the keyed mounting hole in the steering column sup-
port bracket (Fig. 5).
(2) Still holding the brake pedal depressed, insert
the tabs on the brake lamp switch housing through
the keyed mounting hole in the steering column sup-
port bracket until the switch is firmly seated against
the bracket.
(3) Still holding the brake pedal depressed, rotate
the switch clockwise about 30 degrees to lock the
tabs on the brake lamp switch locking collar to the
keyed mounting hole in the steering column support
bracket.
(4) Release the brake pedal.
CAUTION: Do not pull up on the brake pedal before
the switch plunger adjustment has been completed.
(5) Rotate the plunger adjustment release lever
clockwise until it locks into place parallel to the
brake lamp switch connector receptacle. This action
will set the switch plunger length to a final adjust-
ment position and cannot be undone. If not per-
formed properly the first time, a new brake lamp
switchmustbe installed.(6) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector for the brake lamp switch to the switch
connector receptacle.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED
STOP LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) unit from the roof panel. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP UNIT -
REMOVAL).
(3) Firmly grasp the socket on the back of the
CHMSL unit housing.
(4) Rotate the socket on the back of the CHMSL
unit housing counterclockwise about 30 degrees (Fig.
6).
(5) Pull the socket and bulb straight out of the
back of CHMSL unit housing.
(6) Pull the bulb straight out of the CHMSL unit
socket.
Fig. 6 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb
Remove/Install
1 - CHMSL UNIT
2 - BULB
3 - SOCKET
4 - BODY WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
8L - 18 LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIORKJ
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH (Continued)

READING LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL
If the vehicle is equipped with an optional Com-
pass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC), the reading lamps
are housed in the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOV-
AL).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry between the flange
around the edge of the reading lamp unit housing
and the headliner to release the metal snap clip on
each side of the housing from the receptacles in the
mounting bracket above the headliner (Fig. 14).
(3) Pull the reading lamp unit away from the
headliner far enough to access and disconnect the
body wire harness connector for the lamp from the
connector on the lamp unit housing.
(4) If the vehicle is equipped with an optional
power sunroof, disconnect the body wire harness con-
nector for the sunroof switch from the connector
receptacle on the back of the switch.
(5) Remove the reading lamp unit from the mount-
ing hole in the headliner.
INSTALLATION
If the vehicle is equipped with an optional Com-
pass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC), the reading lamps
are housed in the overhead console. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERINGWHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the reading lamp unit to the mounting
hole in the headliner.
(2) If the vehicle is equipped with an optional
power sunroof, reconnect the body wire harness con-
nector for the sunroof switch to the connector recep-
tacle on the back of the switch.
(3) Reconnect the body wire harness connector for
the reading lamp to the connector on the lamp unit
housing.
(4) With the curved corners of the reading lamp
lenses oriented towards the rear of the vehicle, posi-
tion the reading lamp unit housing into the headliner
mounting hole and align the metal snap clip on each
side of the housing with their receptacles in the
mounting bracket above the headliner (Fig. 14).
(5) Using hand pressure, press upward firmly and
evenly on both ends of the reading lamp unit until
both snap clips are fully engaged in their receptacles.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 14 Reading Lamp Unit Remove/Install
1 - TRIM STICK
2 - SUNROOF SWITCH
3 - READING LAMP UNIT
4 - HEADLINER
5 - LENS (2)
KJLAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR 8L - 81

CAUTION: Always replace a removed brake lamp
switch with a new unit. This is a one time compo-
nent and is not intended for reinstallation.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: Always replace a removed brake lamp
switch with a new unit. This is a one time compo-
nent and is not intended for reinstallation.
(1) While holding the brake pedal depressed, align
the tabs on the brake lamp switch locking collar with
the keyed mounting hole in the steering column sup-
port bracket (Fig. 5).
(2) Still holding the brake pedal depressed, insert
the tabs on the brake lamp switch housing through
the keyed mounting hole in the steering column sup-
port bracket until the switch is firmly seated against
the bracket.
(3) Still holding the brake pedal depressed, rotate
the switch clockwise about 30 degrees to lock the
tabs on the brake lamp switch locking collar to the
keyed mounting hole in the steering column support
bracket.
(4) Release the brake pedal.
CAUTION: Do not pull up on the brake pedal before
the switch plunger adjustment has been completed.
(5) Rotate the plunger adjustment release lever
clockwise until it locks into place parallel to the
brake lamp switch connector receptacle. This action
will set the switch plunger length to a final adjust-
ment position and cannot be undone. If not per-
formed properly the first time, a new brake lamp
switchmustbe installed.(6) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector for the brake lamp switch to the switch
connector receptacle.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED
STOP LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) unit from the roof panel. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP UNIT -
REMOVAL).
(3) Firmly grasp the socket on the back of the
CHMSL unit housing.
(4) Rotate the socket on the back of the CHMSL
unit housing counterclockwise about 30 degrees (Fig.
6).
(5) Pull the socket and bulb straight out of the
back of CHMSL unit housing.
(6) Pull the bulb straight out of the CHMSL unit
socket.
Fig. 6 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb
Remove/Install
1 - CHMSL UNIT
2 - BULB
3 - SOCKET
4 - BODY WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
8Ls - 18 LAMPSKJ
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH (Continued)

sunroof, the sunroof switch is located between the
two reading and courtesy lamps. The overhead con-
sole is mounted with one screw and two snap clips to
a molded plastic retainer bracket located above the
headliner.
OPERATION
Refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual for specific
operation of each overhead console and its systems.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CMTC LAMP
REPLACEMENT
(1) Open hood, disconnect and isolate the negative
battery cable.
(2) Remove overhead console (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
(3) Using a flat blade screwdriver twist out the
lamp socket.
(4) Replace lamp(s) as necessary.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COURTESY LAMP
REPLACEMENT
(1) Open hood, disconnect and isolate the negative
battery cable.
(2) Remove the overhead console from the head-
liner (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the lamp and socket assembly from the
overhead console.
(4) Remove the lamp bulb by pulling it straight
out of its socket.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
CALIBRATION
CAUTION: Do not place any external magnets, such
as magnetic roof mount antennas, in the vicinity of
the compass. Do not use magnetic tools when ser-
vicing the overhead console.The electronic compass unit features a self-cali-
brating design, which simplifies the calibration pro-
cedure. This feature automatically updates the
compass calibration while the vehicle is being driven.
This allows the compass unit to compensate for small
changes in the residual magnetism that the vehicle
may acquire during normal use. If the compass read-
ings appear to be erratic or out of calibration, per-
form the following calibration procedure. Also, new
service replacement Compass Mini-Trip Computer
(CMTC) modules must have their compass calibrated
using this procedure. Do not attempt to calibrate the
compass near large metal objects such as other vehi-
cles, large buildings, or bridges; or, near overhead or
underground power lines.
NOTE: Whenever the compass is calibrated manu-
ally, the variance number must also be reset. Refer
to Compass Variation Adjustment in this group.
Calibrate the compass manually as follows:
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. If
the compass/thermometer data is not currently being
displayed, momentarily depress and release the C/T
push button to reach the compass/thermometer dis-
play.
(2) Depress the Reset push button and hold the
button down until ªCALº appears in the display. This
takes about ten seconds, and appears about five sec-
onds after ªVARIANCE = XXº is displayed.
(3) Release the Reset push button.
(4) Drive the vehicle on a level surface, away from
large metal objects and power lines, through three or
more complete circles at between five and eight kilo-
meters-per-hour (three and five miles-per-hour) in
not less than 48 seconds. The ªCALº message will
disappear from the display to indicate that the com-
pass is now calibrated.
NOTE: If the ªCALº message remains in the display,
either there is excessive magnetism near the com-
pass, or the unit is faulty. Repeat the calibration
procedure one more time.
NOTE: If the wrong direction is still indicated in the
compass display, the area selected for calibration
may be too close to a strong magnetic field. Repeat
the calibration procedure in another location.STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
DEMAGNETIZING
A degaussing tool (Special Tool 6029) is used to
demagnetize, or degauss, the overhead console for-
ward mounting screw and the roof panel above the
overhead console. Equivalent units must be rated as
Fig. 3 Base Console
8M - 2 MESSAGE SYSTEMSKJ
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

airbag unit, the headliner, as well as the upper A, B,
and C-pillar trim must be replaced. These compo-
nents are not intended for reuse and will be damaged
or weakened as a result of a supplemental restraint
deployment, which may or may not be obvious during
a visual inspection.
On vehicles with an optional sunroof, the sunroof
drain tubes and hoses must be closely inspected fol-
lowing a side curtain airbag deployment. It is also
critical that the mounting surfaces and/or mounting
brackets for the Airbag Control Module (ACM), Side
Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM), and front
impact sensors be closely inspected and restored to
their original conditions following any vehicle impact
damage. Because the ACM, SIACM, and each front
impact sensor are used by the supplemental restraint
system to monitor or confirm the direction and sever-
ity of a vehicle impact, improper orientation or inse-
cure fastening of these components may cause
airbags not to deploy when required, or to deploy
when not required. All other vehicle components
should be closely inspected following any other sup-
plemental restraint deployment, but are to be
replaced only as required by the extent of the visible
damage incurred.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
Multistage airbags with multiple initiators (squibs)
must be checked to determine that all squibs were
used during the deployment event. The driver and
passenger airbags in this model are deployed by elec-
trical signals generated by the Airbag Control Mod-
ule (ACM) through the driver or passenger squib 1
and squib 2 circuits to the two initiators in the air-
bag inflators. Typically, both initiators are used andall potentially hazardous chemicals are burned dur-
ing an airbag deployment event. However, it is possi-
ble for only one initiator to be used due to an airbag
system fault; therefore, it is always necessary to con-
firm that both initiators have been used in order to
avoid the improper handling or disposal of poten-
tially live pyrotechnic or hazardous materials. The
following procedure should be performed using a
DRBIIItscan tool to verify the status of both airbag
squibs before either deployed airbag is removed from
the vehicle for disposal.
CAUTION: Deployed front airbags having two initia-
tors (squibs) in the airbag inflator may or may not
have live pyrotechnic material within the inflator. Do
not dispose of these airbags unless you are sure of
complete deployment. Refer to the Hazardous Sub-
stance Control System for proper disposal proce-
dures. Dispose of all non-deployed and deployed
airbags in a manner consistent with state, provin-
cial, local, and federal regulations.
(1) Be certain that the DRBIIItscan tool contains
the latest version of the proper DRBIIItsoftware.
Connect the DRBIIItto the 16-way Data Link Con-
nector (DLC). The DLC is located on the driver side
lower edge of the instrument panel, outboard of the
steering column.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
(3) Using the DRBIIIt, read and record the active
(current) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) data.
Using the active DTC information, refer to theAir-
bag Squib Statustable to determine the status of
both driver and/or passenger airbag squibs.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
IF the Active DTC is: Conditions Squib Status
Driver or Passenger Squib 1 openANDthe stored DTC minutes for both
Driver or Passenger squibs are within 15
minutes of each otherBoth Squib 1 and 2
were used.
Driver or Passenger Squib 2 open
Driver or Passenger Squib 1 openANDthe stored DTC minutes for Driver or
Passenger Squib 2 open is GREATER than
the stored DTC minutes for Driver or
Passenger Squib 1 by 15 minutes or moreSquib 1 was used;
Squib 2 is live.
Driver or Passenger Squib 2 open
Driver or Passenger Squib 1 openANDthe stored DTC minutes for Driver or
Passenger Squib 1 open is GREATER than
the stored DTC minutes for Driver or
Passenger Squib 2 by 15 minutes or moreSquib 1 is live; Squib
2 was used.
Driver or Passenger Squib 2 open
Driver or Passenger Squib 1 openANDDriver or Passenger Squib 2 open is
NOT an active codeSquib 1 was used;
Squib 2 is live.
Driver or Passenger Squib 2 openANDDriver or Passenger Squib 1 open is
NOT an active codeSquib 1 is live; Squib
2 was used.
KJRESTRAINTS 8O - 7
RESTRAINTS (Continued)

INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT
BELT SERVICE, CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT
BELTS, BUCKLES, MOUNTING HARDWARE, AND
RETRACTORS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY BELT
THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. STRAIGHTEN
ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED. TIGHTEN ANY
LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT
HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE BUCKLE OR
RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A
BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE OR ANCHOR
PLATE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT BELT
COMPONENT. ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR
FAULTY SEAT BELT COMPONENTS WITH THE COR-
RECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS
LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Position the seat belt turning loop adjuster to
the B-pillar (Fig. 35).
(2) Engage the hooks on the lower end of the
adjuster into the slots in the B-pillar.
(3) Tilt the upper end of the turning loop adjuster
up into position against the B-pillar.
(4) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
seat belt turning loop adjuster to the upper B-pillar.
Tighten the screw to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.).
(5) Reinstall the upper trim onto the inside of the
B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR
UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(6) Position the seat belt turning loop onto the
height adjuster stud on the upper B-pillar.
(7) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
seat belt turning loop to the height adjuster stud.
Tighten the nut to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.).(8) Fold and snap the trim cover back into place to
conceal the nut that secures the front seat belt turn-
ing loop to the height adjuster on the upper B-pillar.
(9) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION
Optional side curtain airbags are available for this
model when it is also equipped with dual front air-
bags. These airbags are passive, inflatable, Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS) components, and
vehicles with this equipment can be readily identified
by a molded identification trim button with the ªSRS
- AIRBAGº logo located on the headliner above each
B-pillar (Fig. 36). This system is designed to reduce
injuries to the vehicle occupants in the event of a
side impact collision.
Vehicles equipped with side curtain airbags have
two individually controlled curtain airbag units.
These airbag units are concealed and mounted above
the headliner where they are each secured to one of
the roof side rails (Fig. 37). Each folded airbag cush-
ion is contained within a long extruded plastic chan-
nel that extends along the roof rail from the A-pillar
at the front of the vehicle to just behind the C-pillar
at the rear of the vehicle. The channel is secured
with plastic push-in fasteners to the roof rail. A
tether extends down the A-pillar from the front of the
airbag cushion, where it is retained to the pillar with
plastic push-in routing clips and it is secured to the
base of the A-pillar near the belt line with a screw.
The hybrid-type inflator for each airbag is secured
to the roof rail at the rear of the airbag unit between
the C-pillar and the D-pillar, and is connected to the
airbag cushion by a long tubular manifold. The
bracket holding the inflator and three other brackets
holding the manifold are secured to the roof rail with
Fig. 36 SRS Logo
8O - 38 RESTRAINTSKJ
SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER (Continued)

screws. A two-wire pigtail harness is routed forward
from the airbag inflator through a trough along the
top of the plastic airbag channel on the roof rail and
down the B-pillar, where it is retained by three rout-
ing clips. The pigtail harness is connected to a take
out and connector of the body wire harness on the
B-pillar, which connects to the respective right or left
Side Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM) on the
sill panel at the base of the B-pillar.
The side curtain airbag unit cannot be adjusted or
repaired and must be replaced if deployed, faulty, or
in any way damaged. Once a side curtain airbag has
been deployed, the complete airbag unit, the head-
liner, the upper A, B, and C-pillar trim, and all other
visibly damaged components must be replaced.
OPERATION
Each side curtain airbag is deployed individually by
an electrical signal generated by the left or right Side
Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM) to which it is
connected through left or right curtain airbag line 1 and
line 2 (or squib) circuits. The hybrid-type inflatorassembly for each airbag contains a small canister of
highly compressed helium gas. When the SIACM sends
the proper electrical signal to the airbag inflator, the
electrical energy creates enough heat to ignite chemical
pellets within the inflator. Once ignited, these chemicals
burn rapidly and produce the pressure necessary to rup-
ture a containment disk in the helium gas canister. The
inflator and helium gas canister are sealed and con-
nected to a tubular manifold so that all of the released
gas is directed into the folded curtain airbag cushion,
causing the cushion to inflate.
As the airbag cushion inflates it will drop down
from the roof rail between the edge of the headliner
and the side glass/body pillars to form a curtain-like
cushion to protect the vehicle occupants during a side
impact collision. The front tether keeps the front por-
tion of the bag taut, thus ensuring that the bag will
deploy in the proper position. Following the airbag
deployment, the airbag cushion quickly deflates by
venting the helium gas through the loose weave of
the cushion fabric, and the deflated cushion hangs
down loosely from the roof rail.
Fig. 37 Side Curtain Airbag
1 - INFLATOR
2 - MANIFOLD
3 - CHANNEL
4 - TETHER5 - PIGTAIL WIRE RETAINER (3)
6 - PUSH-IN FASTENER (4)
7 - BRACKET (3)
KJRESTRAINTS 8O - 39
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (Continued)

(5) Disengage the two side curtain airbag tether
plastic retainer clips from the A-pillar.
(6) Disconnect the side curtain airbag pigtail wire
connector from the body wire harness connector near
the base of the B-pillar (Fig. 39).
(7) Disengage the three side curtain airbag pigtail
wire retainer clips from the B-pillar.
(8) Remove the three screws that secure the side
curtain airbag manifold tube brackets to the U-nuts
in the roof rail (Fig. 40) and (Fig. 41).
(9) Remove the two screws that secure the side
curtain airbag inflator bracket to the U-nuts in the
roof rail (Fig. 42).
(10) Grasp the extruded plastic side curtain airbag
channel firmly and pull it straight away from the
roof rail far enough to disengage all four plastic
push-in fasteners that secure it.
(11) Remove the side curtain airbag from the vehi-
cle as a unit.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIR-
BAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE
MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND
OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES,
THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
SKIN AND EYES.
Fig. 39 Side Curtain Airbag Pigtail Wire Remove/
Install
1 - RETAINER (3)
2 - B-PILLAR
3 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
4 - PIGTAIL WIRE
Fig. 40 Side Curtain Airbag (Front) Remove/Install
1 - ROOF PANEL
2 - PIGTAIL WIRE
3 - B-PILLAR
4 - PUSH-IN FASTENER (4)
5 - RETAINER
6 - CHANNEL
7 - A-PILLAR
8 - TETHER
9 - SCREW (3)
10 - U-NUT (5)
KJRESTRAINTS 8O - 41
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (Continued)