CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
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 auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
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.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH
CAUTION:
When storing the rear seat side airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Remove the hog rings and fold back the part of the bench type rear seatback cover shown in the illustration.
Remove the nut and disconnect the bracket of the bench type rear seatback cover.
Detach the airbag connector from the frame of the bench type rear seatback pad.
Remove the 2 nuts and rear seatback plate LH together with the rear seat airbag assembly.
Detach the harness clamp.
Remove the 2 nuts and rear seat airbag assembly from the rear seatback plate LH.
Note
The nuts must not be reused.