SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


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      Remove the clip and engine room side cover.

  2. 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


    • w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

  3. REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

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    1. Detach the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body.

      Note

      Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame deforms easily.


      1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.

      2. Repeat for the other hook.

    2. Detach the 2 rear hooks of the seat cushion from the seatback.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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    1. Detach the 8 claws and 2 clips, and remove the front door scuff plate.

  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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    1. Detach the 6 claws and clip, and remove the rear door scuff plate.

  6. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

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    1. Detach the 2 claws and 3 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish.

  7. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH


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      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor.