Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PRECAUTION
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).
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
Remove the rear No. 2 floor board.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the rear deck floor box.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 6 guides and remove the deck floor box RH.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE
Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides, and remove the rear floor board upper No. 3 plate.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Disengage the 4 claws, 2 guides and 2 clips, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH (for RH Side)
Disengage the 3 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear seat side cover RH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 6 claws and remove the rear seat side garnish LH.
REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Check that the power switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Disconnect the connector.
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Push and hold the white housing lock, and slide the outer connector locking sleeve.
| *1 | Housing Lock | *2 | Outer Connector Locking Sleeve |
| *a | Slide | *b | Push |
Push and hold the white housing lock again, and slide the outer connector locking sleeve to disconnect the connector.
Remove the nut and No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly.
Loosen the nut while holding the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly because the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly pin (stopper) is easily damaged.