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.

REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
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.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly Click here.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE
1. Detach the 6 clips and 4 claws, and remove the support plate.
REMOVE REAR STEP COVER
Tech Tips

Use the same procedure to remove the step cover on the other side.
1. w/o Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
  
  Detach the 2 claws and remove the step cover.
2. w/ Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
  
  Detach the 4 claws and remove the step cover.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
1. w/o Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
  
  Remove the rear door scuff plate.
  1. Remove the screw.
  2. Detach the 3 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.
2. w/ Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
  
  Remove the rear door scuff plate.
  1. Remove the screw.
  2. Detach the 3 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.
REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
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. Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.
2. Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.
3. Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor.
4. Remove the clip.
5. Detach the 19 clips and 2 claws.
6. Disconnect the thermistor connector and then remove the quarter trim panel.
REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Remove the bolt and rear airbag sensor.
2. Disconnect the connector.