REAR 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.

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.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for RH Side)
1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
2. Disengage the 3 fasteners and remove the rear No. 2 floor board.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
1. Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH

for LH Side: Click here

for RH Side: Click here
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD UPPER PLATE
1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 floor board upper plate.
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 CUSHION ASSEMBLY

Text in Illustration
*1	Front Hook
*2	Rear Hook

Disengage the front hook of the rear seat cushion assembly from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

Standard Measurement
Dimension	Measurement
a	100 mm (3.94 in.) or less

Note

Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.

Choose a front hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the front hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to disengage the front hook.
Repeat the above procedure for the other hook.

Disengage the 2 rear hooks of the rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seatback assembly.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

Note

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Fastener
  
  Disengage the fastener.
3. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
DISCONNECT REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the anchor part of the rear center seat belt assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)
1. Fold the rear seatback assembly RH forward.
2. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Fastener
  
  Disengage the 3 fasteners.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly RH.
  
  Note
  
  Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
1. Remove the tonneau cover assembly.
REMOVE REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
1. Remove the rear No.4 floor board sub-assembly.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (for RH Side)

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side Click here.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
1. Disengage the claw and 2 clips, and remove the rear No. 2 floor board sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
1. Disengage the claw and 3 clips, and remove the rear No. 1 floor board sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (for RH Side)
1. Fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward.
2. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Fastener
  
  Disengage the fastener.
3. Fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward.
4. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Fastener
  
  Disengage the fastener.
5. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
6. Disengage the 3 fasteners and remove the rear No. 1 floor board.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for RH Side)
1. Disengage the 4 claws.
2. Disengage the 4 guides and remove the deck trim service hole cover.
REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (for RH Side)
1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear deck trim cover.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Fastener
  
  Disengage the fastener.
3. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear side seatback assembly RH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER HOLDER CAP (for RH Side)
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Protective Tape
  
  Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the tonneau cover holder cap.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)
1. Remove the screw.
2. Disengage the 7 claws and 2 clips, and remove the deck trim side panel assembly RH.
REMOVE NO. 2 HYBRID BATTERY INTAKE DUCT (for RH Side)
1. Remove the clip and No. 2 hybrid battery intake duct.
REMOVE SIDE NO. 2 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. Disconnect the connector from the side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly.
  
  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.
    
    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 nut and side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly from the vehicle body.
  
  Note
  
  Loosen the nut while holding the side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly because the side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly pin (stopper) is easily damaged.