REAR AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for 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 REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly LH Click here.

  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Split Bench Seat Type)


    1. Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly LH Click here.

  4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE (w/ Sliding Roof)

    A015BES

    1. Detach the 6 clips and remove the support plate.

  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE (w/o Sliding Roof)

    A015BES

    1. Detach the 6 clips and remove the support plate.

  6. REMOVE REAR STEP COVER (w/ Sliding Roof)

    A0159DZ

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure to remove the step cover on the other side.


    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the step cover.

  7. REMOVE REAR STEP COVER (w/o Sliding Roof)

    A0159DZ

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure to remove the step cover on the other side.


    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the step cover.

  8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Sliding Roof)

    A015BJQ

    1. Remove the screw.

    2. Detach the 3 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.

  9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Sliding Roof)

    A015BJQ

    1. Remove the screw.

    2. Detach the 3 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.

  10. REMOVE REAR SEAT COVER CAP (w/ Sliding Roof)

    A0155W0E01

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure to remove the rear seat cover cap on the other side.


    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the rear seat cover cap.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  11. REMOVE REAR SEAT COVER CAP (w/o Sliding Roof)

    A0155W0E01

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure to remove the rear seat cover cap on the other side.


    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the rear seat cover cap.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  12. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Sliding Roof)

    A0157OV

    Tech Tips

    When removing the front quarter trim panel, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the No. 1 rear seat to the position shown in the illustration.


    1. A0158A5

      Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.

    2. A015CT4

      Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.

    3. A0156NH

      w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, except Face to Face Seat Type:

      Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor.

    4. w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, except Face to Face Seat Type:


      1. Remove the clip and bolt.

      2. Detach the 18 clips and 2 claws.

      3. w/o Rear Air Conditioning System:

        Disconnect the rear seat lock control lever cable and then remove the quarter trim panel.

      4. w/ Rear Air Conditioning System:

        Disconnect the thermistor connector and rear seat lock control lever cable, and then remove the quarter trim panel.

        A0157GF

    5. w/o Rear No. 2 Seat or w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, for Face to Face Seat Type:


      1. Remove the clip.

      2. Detach the 18 clips and 2 claws, and remove the quarter trim panel.

        A0158HZ

  13. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Sliding Roof)

    A0157OV

    Tech Tips

    When removing the front quarter trim panel, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the No. 1 rear seat to the position shown in the illustration.


    1. A0158A5

      Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.

    2. A015CT4

      Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.

    3. A0156NH

      w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, except Face to Face Seat Type:

      Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor.

    4. w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, except Face to Face Seat Type:


      1. Remove the clip and bolt.

      2. Detach the 18 clips and 2 claws.

      3. w/o Rear Air Conditioning System:

        Disconnect the rear seat lock control lever cable and then remove the quarter trim panel.

      4. w/ Rear Air Conditioning System:

        Disconnect the thermistor connector and rear seat lock control lever cable, and then remove the quarter trim panel.

        A0157GF

    5. w/o Rear No. 2 Seat or w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, for Face to Face Seat Type:


      1. Remove the clip.

      2. Detach the 18 clips and 2 claws, and remove the quarter trim panel.

        A0158HZ

    6. w/ Tonneau Cover:


      1. Remove the screw and clip.

      2. Detach the 18 clips and 2 claws, and remove the quarter trim panel.

        A015ARP

  14. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. A0157QA

      Remove the bolt and rear airbag sensor.

    2. Disconnect the connector.