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
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.
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Front Floor Cover Type A)
REMOVE CENTER FRONT FLOOR COVER (for Front Floor Cover Type B)
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Front Floor Cover Type B)
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
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.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
REMOVE JACK HANDLE (for RH Side)
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
SEPARATE REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)
REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Check that the ignition switch is off.
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.
Disconnect the connector from the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Push and hold the white housing lock, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve.
| *1 | Housing Lock | *2 | Outer Connector Locking Sleeve |
| *a | Slide | - | - |
Push and hold the white housing lock again, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve to disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolt and No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly.
Note
Loosen the bolt while holding the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly because the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly pin (stopper) is easily damaged.