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 rear airbag sensor removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Replace rear airbag sensor FC stack assembly on-vehicle inspection* The FC stack assembly may have been damaged.

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*: Perform an on-vehicle inspection of the FC stack assembly only if the vehicle has been subjected to a strong impact.

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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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

    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 notice before proceeding with work.

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  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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      CAUTION:


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

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

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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  6. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

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  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH

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  8. REMOVE NO. 1 EV BATTERY INTAKE DUCT (for LH Side)

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  9. 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:


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

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

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      Disconnect the connector.


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

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        *1 Housing Lock *2 CPA
        *a Slide *b Push Down

        Note


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

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

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

      3. Before connecting the airbag connector, check that the position of the housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.

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        *a Correct *b Incorrect
        *c CPA *d Housing
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      Remove the bolt.

    5. Disengage the guide and remove the rear airbag sensor.

      Note


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

      • When installing the rear airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.

      • Tighten the bolt while holding the rear airbag sensor because the rear airbag sensor guide is easily damaged.