SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.

Tech Tips

The procedure described below is for the RH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Front Floor Cover Type A)

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  3. REMOVE CENTER FRONT FLOOR COVER (for Front Floor Cover Type B)

    Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Front Floor Cover Type B)

    Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for LH Side)

    Remove the front floor cover LH (for Front Floor Cover Type A). Click here

    Remove the front floor cover LH (for Front Floor Cover Type B). Click here

  6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Click here

  8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Click here

  9. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Click here

  10. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Click here

  11. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH RH

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  12. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:

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

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      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. Push and hold the white housing lock, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve.

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        *1 Housing Lock *2 Outer Connector Locking Sleeve
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      2. Push and hold the white housing lock again, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve to disconnect the connector.

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      Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor assembly.

      Note

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