SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Front Side) 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.

    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.

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER


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      Disengage the claw to remove the luggage trim service hole cover.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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.

    Note

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG


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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel plug as shown in the illustration.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH


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      Disengage the 3 clips and remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish.

  6. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)


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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 5 claws and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

  7. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)


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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 5 claws and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the power window regulator switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

  8. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST ASSEMBLY


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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips, 7 claws and 2 guides and remove the front armrest assembly.

  9. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the courtesy light assembly.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door panel.

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      Remove the 3 screws.

    3. Using a clip remover, disengage the 10 clips.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reference Boss
      *2 Front Door Inner Glass Weatherstrip

      Pull out the front door trim board sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown in the illustration.

    5. Disengage the reference boss from the front door panel.

    6. Raise the front door trim board sub-assembly to remove the front door trim board sub-assembly together with the front door inner glass weatherstrip.

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      Disconnect the front door lock remote control cable assembly and front door inside locking cable assembly.

  11. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR


    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. Disconnect the connector from the door side airbag sensor.

      Note

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


      1. Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

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        Text in Illustration
        *1 White Housing Lock *2 Yellow CPA
        *a Connector Lock is Released - -

      2. Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

        Note

        Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

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      Remove the bolt and door side airbag sensor from the front door panel.

      Note

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

    5. After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Incorrect *b Correct