Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
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Refer to the procedure up to Remove Rear Seat Assembly Click here for LH Side, Click here for RH side).
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Disengage the 6 claws, 3 clips and guide, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER
Remove the 2 clips.
Disengage the 2 claws and 3 clips, and remove the rear seat side cover LH.
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A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.
REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR
Check that the power switch is off.
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.
Disconnect the connector.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
While holding the sides of the outer connector locking sleeve, slide the sleeve in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Outer Connector Locking Sleeve | - | - |
When the connector lock is released, the connector can be disconnected.
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Be sure to hold both outer flank sides. Holding the top and bottom will make disconnection difficult.
Remove the nut and rear airbag sensor.
Note
Loosen the nut while holding the rear airbag sensor because the rear airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.