Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
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.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Lift up the front edge of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the 2 rear seat cushion lock hooks.
| a | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
Note
Be sure to hold the part of the rear seat cushion assembly directly next to the rear seat cushion lock hooks when lifting it up. Lifting a different part of the rear seat cushion assembly may deform the rear seat cushion frame.
Pass the 2 rear seat inner belt assemblies through the rear seat cushion assembly and remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear seat cushion lock hook as shown in the illustration.
Note
Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the rear seat outer belt assembly from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.
REMOVE SIDE NO. 2 AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Check that the engine switch is off.
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.
Disconnect the connector from the side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)
| *1 | White Housing Lock | *2 | Yellow CPA |
| *a | Slide | *b | Push |
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.
Remove the bolt and side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly from the vehicle body.
Note
Loosen the bolt while holding the side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly because the side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly pin (stopper) is easily damaged.
After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Correct | *b | Incorrect |