SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR(for Center Pillar) 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 Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Replace side airbag sensor assembly 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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

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  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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  7. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

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  8. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER

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  9. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH

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  11. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    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 No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly. Therefore, make sure that the cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal is connected 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 airbag 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 down the housing lock again and disconnect the airbag connector.

      3. After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the housing 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 side airbag sensor assembly.

      Note


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

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

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:


      • B006JL1

        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 No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly. Therefore, make sure that the cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal is connected 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 disconnect yet.)

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

        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 connector.

      3. After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the housing is correct as shown in the illustration.

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        *1 CPA - -
        *a Incorrect *b Correct
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      Remove the bolt.

    5. Disengage the guide and remove the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly.

      Note


      • Loosen the bolt while holding the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly because the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly guide is easily damaged.

      • If the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly has been dropped, replace it with a new one.