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

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD


    1. Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.

  3. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH


    1. Fold back the rear No. 2 floor board.

    2. Remove the deck floor box RH Click here.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD UPPER PLATE


    1. A0040W5

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 floor board upper plate.

  5. 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.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. A0042VN

      Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  7. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

    Tech Tips

    Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the center pillar lower garnish.

  8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. A0040QT

      Disengage the 7 claws and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

  9. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

    Tech Tips

    Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the center pillar lower garnish.

  10. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH


    1. A0043XN

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

  11. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the power 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.

    3. A0040LB

      Disconnect the connector.

      Note

      When disconnecting the 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.

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        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 assembly from the vehicle body.

      Note

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