SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR(for Center Pillar) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the side airbag sensor assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures after parts removed / installed / replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure	Necessary Procedures	Effects / Inoperative when not Performed	Link
Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal	Memorize steering angle neutral point	LKA/LDA system (for Mono camera type)	for Mono Camera type: Click here for Stereo Camera type: Click here
		Lane control system (for Stereo camera type)
		Parking support brake system*
		Pre-collision system (for Mono camera type)
		Pre-collision system (for Stereo camera type)
		Adaptive high beam system
		Lighting system (EXT) cornering lights
		Variable gear ratio steering system	Click here
		Parking assist monitor system	Click here
		Panoramic View Monitor System	Click here
	Initialize rear door sunshade system	Rear door sunshade system	Click here
	Initialize power trunk lid system	Power trunk lid system	Click here

*: When performing learning using the GTS.
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Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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Note

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
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CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

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REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH

Check that the power switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- If this procedure is performed without disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, the airbag may deploy even if an impact is applied only to the door side airbag sensor LH. Therefore, make sure that the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected before performing this procedure.

Disconnect the airbag connector.

Note

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

Push down the housing lock and slide the CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

*a	Housing Lock	*b	CPA
*c	CPA Upper Part	-	-

Push the housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

Note

Do not push down the upper part of the CPA shown in the illustration when disconnecting the airbag connector.

After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.

*a	Correct	*b	Incorrect
*c	CPA	*d	Housing

Remove the bolt.
Note
- Loosen the bolt while holding the side airbag sensor LH because the side airbag sensor LH guide is easily damaged.
- If the side airbag sensor LH has been dropped, replace it with a new one.
Detach the guide and remove the side airbag sensor LH.