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 Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes) Stop and start system

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Memorize steering angle neutral point Pre-crash safety system

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Tech Tips


  • 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.

    B0069A2

    for Type B:

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    for Type C:

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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.

    B00693Q

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Double Cab)

    for Seat Cushion Bench Type:

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    for Seat Cushion 60/40 Split Type:

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  4. REMOVE BACK PANEL TRIM (for Smart Cab)

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  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Double Cab)

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  6. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (for Double Cab)


    1. B0028PT

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear No. 1 seat outer belt assembly LH floor anchor.

  7. REMOVE LOWER QUARTER TRIM PANEL LH

    for Smart Cab:

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    for Double Cab:

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  8. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY 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.

      • B0068ME

        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 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 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.

        B00258TC32
        *a Housing Lock *b CPA
        *c CPA Upper Part - -
    4. B0027MWC01
      *A for Smart Cab
      *B for Double Cab

      Remove the bolt.

      Note

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

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