SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. A017B6P

      Disengage the 8 claws and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  4. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP


    1. A017G5W

      Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. A017D4T

      Disengage the 5 claws, 3 clips and guide, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

  6. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP


    1. A017C1V

      Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

  7. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH


    1. A017F82

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.

  8. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor.

      Note

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

    2. A017DIR

      Remove the bolt and disengage the pin, and remove the side airbag sensor.

      Note

      Loosen the bolt while holding the side airbag sensor because the side airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.