SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

    w/ Navigation System for HDD:

    After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal
    Specification Waiting Time
    w/o Telematics Transceiver 60 sec.
    w/ Telematics Transceiver 120 sec.

  2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A01NDSY

      Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.

  3. 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.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. A01NHW7

      Disengage the 7 claws, 4 clips and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

      Tech Tips

      A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.

    2. w/ Illumination:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. A01NEW9

      Disengage the 6 claws, 3 clips and guide, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

  6. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH


    1. A01NDN3

      Disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.

  7. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Check that the power 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. A01NERN

      Disconnect the connector.

      Note

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


      1. While holding the sides of the outer connector locking sleeve, slide the sleeve in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

        A01NG80E02
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Outer Connector Locking Sleeve - -

      2. When the connector lock is released, the connectors can be disconnected.

        Tech Tips

        Be sure to hold both outer flank sides. Holding the top and bottom will make disconnection difficult.

    4. Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor.

      Note

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