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.

  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT


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      Remove the rear floor mat.

  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


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      Remove the rear deck floor box.

  4. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER


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      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

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


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

  7. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

  8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


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      Disengage the 8 claws and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

  9. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

  10. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH


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      Disengage the 4 claws and 2 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.

  11. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. 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.

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      Disconnect the connector.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    4. Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor.

      Note

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