SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is 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 at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE


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      Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

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      Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


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      Put protective tape around the rear door scuff plate.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips.

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      Disengage the 5 claws and remove the the rear door scuff plate LH.

  5. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH


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      Disengage the 3 claws and 5 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.

  6. SEPARATE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. 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.

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      Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button in the direction shown by the arrow to release the lock, and disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. Disconnect the connectors.

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      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front seat outer belt assembly.

  7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER


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      Disengage the claw and remove the front seat belt retractor cover from the body.

  8. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. 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.

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      Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor.

      Note

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

    4. Remove the nut and disengage the pin, and remove the side airbag sensor.

      Note

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