SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

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 REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

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3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

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4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

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5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH

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6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE

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7. 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.

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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9. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

   Tech Tips

   Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the center pillar lower garnish.

10. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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11. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

    Tech Tips

    Separate the rear door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the center pillar lower garnish.

12. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH

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13. REMOVE SIDE 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. Disconnect the connector.

       Note

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

       
       

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

          

          Text in Illustration

          *1	Housing Lock	*2	Outer Connector Locking Sleeve
          *a	Slide	*b	Push

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

    4. Remove the nut and side airbag sensor assembly.

       Note

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