REAR AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the side airbag sensor assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures after parts removed / installed / replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects / Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

w/ Power Back Door System:

Reset back door close position

 Power back door system

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the RH 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 notice 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.

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

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    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 RH

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  4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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  5. REMOVE BACK DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER

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  7. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER

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  8. REMOVE QUARTER INSIDE TRIM BOARD RH

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  9. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:


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        Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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        If this procedure is performed without disconnecting the negative (-) terminal of the battery, the airbag may deploy even if an impact is applied only to the side airbag sensor assembly RH. Therefore, make sure that the negative (-) terminal of the battery is disconnected before performing this procedure.

    3. Disconnect the airbag connector.

      Note

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


      1. Push down the housing lock and slide the CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

      2. Push the housing lock again and disconnect the airbag connector.

        Note

        Do not push down the upper part of the CPA shown in the illustration when disconnecting the airbag connector.

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        *a Housing Lock *b CPA
        *c CPA Upper Part - -
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      Remove the bolt.

      Note

      Loosen the bolt while holding the side airbag sensor assembly RH because the side airbag sensor assembly RH guide is easily damaged.

    5. Detach the guide and remove the side airbag sensor assembly RH.