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SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Front Side) REMOVAL

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Tip:

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

  • The following procedure is for the RH side.

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    PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).

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    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).

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    REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD


    1. A01CFL6

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the clip, claw and 2 guides, and remove the cowl side trim board RH.

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    REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. A01CFWN

      Disengage the claw, 6 clips and 3 guides, and remove the door scuff plate assembly RH.

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    REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP


    1. A01CEHZ

      Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

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    REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. Captain type rear seat:


      1. A01CFIB

        Disengage the 9 claws, 9 clips and 2 guides, and remove the rear door scuff plate RH.

    2. Tip-up type rear seat:


      1. A01CGAPE02

        Apply protective tape to the bottom of the seat as shown in the illustration.

        Table 1. Text in Illustration
        *1 Protective Tape
      2. A01CEQB

        Using the slide lever, slide the rear No. 1 seat to the rearmost position.

      3. Disengage the 4 clips, 5 claws and guide on the front side of the scuff plate as shown in the illustration.

        Note:

        To prevent damage to the scuff plate, make sure not to use excessive force when disengaging the clips, claws and guide.

      4. A01CETW

        Using the reclining lever or foot-operated walk-in pedal, tip up the rear No. 1 seat and slide it to the foremost position.

      5. Disengage the 5 clips, 4 claws and guide on the rear side of the scuff plate as shown in the illustration, and remove the rear door scuff plate RH.

        Note:

        To prevent damage to the scuff plate, make sure not to use excessive force when disengaging the clips, claws and guide.

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    DISCONNECT NO. 1 SLIDE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

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    REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER


    1. A01CG6T

      Disengage the 3 claws to remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.

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    DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CEG9

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor end of the front seat outer belt assembly.

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    REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG


    1. A01CEUWE02

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip plugs.

      Table 2. Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      Tip:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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    REMOVE NO. 2 ASSIST GRIP


    1. A01CAS5

      Remove the 2 bolts and the No. 2 assist grip.

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    REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH


    1. A01CAL9

      Disengage the 4 claws and 3 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish RH.

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    REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:

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

    3. Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor assembly.

      Note:

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


      1. A01CE2DE01

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

        Table 3. 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 the connector.

    4. A01CDV7

      Remove the nut and side airbag sensor assembly from the vehicle body.

      Note:

      Loosen the nut while holding the side airbag sensor assembly because the side airbag sensor assembly pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

    5. A01CCVU

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