REAR AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    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 notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

    Click here

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

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

    Note

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

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

    Click here

  9. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH

    Click here

  10. 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:

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

    3. Disconnect the connector from the rear airbag sensor.

      Note

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


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

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        Text in Illustration
        *1 White Housing Lock *2 Yellow CPA
        *a Slide *b Push

      2. Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

        Note

        Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting.

    4. A0009MS

      Remove the bolt and rear airbag sensor from the vehicle body.

      Note

      Loosen the bolt while holding the rear airbag sensor because the rear airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Correct *b Incorrect