REAR AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below 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 TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the tonneau cover assembly.

  4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EL2J

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the deck board assembly.

  5. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 3 deck board sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH


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      Remove the 3 clips and remove the deck side trim box LH.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMLZ

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 2 deck board sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH


    1. A01EIQE

      Remove the 4 clips and remove the deck side trim box RH.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD


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      Disengage the 6 clips and remove the No. 1 deck board.

  10. REMOVE REAR SEAT SUB FLOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ELM5

      Disengage the 2 claws, 2 guides and 5 clips, and remove the rear seat sub floor panel assembly.

  11. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE


    1. A01EJJN

      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the rear floor finish plate.

  12. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the reclining remote control bezel LH.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  13. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJ2H

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the 2 luggage hold belt striker assemblies.

  14. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. A01EMQ6

      Disengage the 2 clips and 6 claws, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

  15. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP


    1. A01EJBD

      Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

  16. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EIYD

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor end of the rear seat outer belt assembly.

  17. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the bolt and clip.

    2. Disengage the 7 claws and 5 clips.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the deck trim side panel assembly LH.

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  18. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR


    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. Disconnect the connector from the rear airbag sensor.

      Note

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


      1. Push and hold the white housing lock, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve.

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        *1 Housing Lock *2 Outer Connector Locking Sleeve

      2. Push and hold the white housing lock again, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve to disconnect the connector.

    4. A01EMDH

      Remove the nut and rear airbag sensor.

      Note

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