REAR AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

   CAUTION:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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   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.

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2. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER

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3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE 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.

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4. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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6. REMOVE REAR UNDER SIDE COVER

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7. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

   Tech Tips

   Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the rear seat side garnish.

8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH

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10. REMOVE REAR 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 rear 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.)

          

          *1	White Housing Lock	*2	Yellow CPA
          *a	Slide	*b	Push

       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.

    4. 

       Remove the nut and rear airbag sensor from the vehicle body.

       Note

       Loosen the nut while holding the rear airbag sensor because the rear 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.

       

       *a

       Correct

       *b

       Incorrect