Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Check that the power switch is off.
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.
Before connecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Correct | *b | Incorrect |
Insert the pin (stopper) into the body hole and install the side airbag sensor assembly to the vehicle body with the bolt.
| *1 | White Housing Lock | - | - |
| *a | Slide | - | - |
Note
If the side airbag sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.
When installing the side airbag sensor assembly, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.
Make sure that the pin (stopper) is securely inserted into the body hole.
Tighten the bolt while holding the side airbag sensor assembly because the side airbag sensor assembly pin (stopper) is easily damaged.
Connect the connector to the side airbag sensor assembly.
Note
When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Be sure to engage the connectors until they are locked (when locking, make sure that a click sound can be heard).
Tech Tips
When engaged, the white housing lock will slide. Be sure not to hold the white housing lock or part (A), as it may result in an insecure fit.
Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor assembly.
INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
Engage the 2 claws and 3 clips to install the center pillar lower garnish LH.
CONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Engage the 6 claws to install the rear door scuff plate LH.
Tech Tips
Engage the claws from the rear side of the scuff plate.
CONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Engage the 10 claws to install the front door scuff plate LH.
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
INSTALL LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
Engage the claw to connect the luggage trim service hole cover.
PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT