CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  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 LH


    1. A01ELE9

      Disengage the 3 clips, 7 claws and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EJEA

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A01EKDA

      Remove the bolt <C> and screw <E> or <F>.

    2. Disengage the claw and 9 clips.

    3. Disconnect the connectors.

    4. A01EITG

      Disconnect the connector and aspirator duct.

    5. A01EJS4

      Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.

  6. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJVQE01

      Pull the upper console panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 6 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK00

      Remove the screw.

    2. A01ELRWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the air conditioning control assembly.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMCD

      Push the 3 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage them.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJR6

      Remove the bolt <C> and 4 screws <E> or <F>.

    2. A01EIMR

      Disengage the claw, 3 clips and 5 guides.

    3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX CARPET


    1. A01EKN6

      Remove the No. 2 console box carpet.

  13. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKRE

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. A01EKCR

      Remove the screw and 2 clips.

    3. A01EJXQ

      Disengage the 2 claws.

    4. Disconnect the connectors and remove the console box assembly.

  14. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK0N

      Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.

  15. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK7A

      Remove the 2 screws <E> or <F>.

    2. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

    4. Disengage the 2 clamps.

    5. A01ELB3

      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the console box sub-assembly.

  16. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the ignition 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.

    3. A01EIZN

      Disconnect the connector from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

    4. Remove the 3 bolts and center airbag sensor assembly.