REAR AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

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


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Note

    After turning the ignition 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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  5. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER

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  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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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 deck trim side panel assembly.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER

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  9. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER (for LH Side)

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  11. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER (for RH Side)

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  12. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

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  13. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER RH (w/o Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System)

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  14. REMOVE COOLER (NO. 2 ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR (w/ Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System)

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  15. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

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  16. REMOVE DECK TRIM POCKET COVER

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  17. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK

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  18. REMOVE ROPE HOOK

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  19. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

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  20. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

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  21. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. 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.

    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.)

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        *a White Housing Lock *b Yellow CPA
        *c Slide *d 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 the connector.

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      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.

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      *a Correct *b Incorrect