SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

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

  • 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.

    • 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 FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH

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  4. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST ASSEMBLY LH

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  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Window)

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  6. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side, w/ Power Window)

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  7. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side, w/ Power Window)

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  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH

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  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  10. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:


      • B00693Q

        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 door side airbag sensor LH. 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 airbag connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

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        *a Housing Lock *b CPA
        *c CPA Upper Part - -

      2. Push down 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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      Remove the bolt.

      Note


      • Loosen the bolt while holding the door side airbag sensor LH because the door side airbag sensor LH guide is easily damaged.

      • If the door side airbag sensor LH has been dropped, replace it with a new one.

    5. Detach the guide and remove the door side airbag sensor LH.