SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the RH and LH.

  • The procedures listed below are the LH side.


  1. 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.

    Note

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

  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH


    1. A015B4R

      Detach the clip and claw, and remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish LH.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH


    1. A01572Y

      Remove the 7 screws and front door inside handle bezel LH.

  4. REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A015D1X

      Remove the 3 screws and master switch.

  5. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER LH


    1. A0157Y7

      Using a moulding remover, detach the 8 claws and remove the door assist grip cover LH.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A015E4QE01

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Remove the 13 clips.

    3. Remove the front inner door glass weatherstrip LH together with the front door trim board sub-assembly LH by pulling them upward in the order shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the pin labeled A in the illustration is detached from the door panel.

    4. Disconnect the connector.

    5. A015CXP

      Disconnect the 2 cables from the front door inside handle sub-assembly LH.

  7. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. A015CF8

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor.