CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

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 Click here.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)
1. Detach the 2 clips and remove the deck trim side board LH.

REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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Text in Illustration
*A	for Standard
*B	for Ottoman
*1	Fastening Tape

Detach the clip, fastening tape and remove the battery service hole cover LH.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
1. for 5-Passenger with Ottoman:
  
  Click here
2. w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System:
  
  Click here
3. w/ Disc Player:
  
  Click here
REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Check that the power switch is off.
2. 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.
3. Push and pull the connector lock lever to release the connector lock as shown in the illustration.
  
  Note
  
  When disconnecting airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
4. Remove the 3 bolts and center airbag sensor assembly.