CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

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

  2. 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.

  3. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A01EYU6

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

  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EVAC

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  6. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

    Tech Tips

    Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel LH.

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. A01EWTC

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EW81

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

  8. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EXTH

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ETM3

      Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

    2. w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:


      1. A01EVFO

        Disengage the 5 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.

    3. w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:


      1. A01EVDY

        Disengage the 4 claws, 7 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH


    1. for Blank Type:


      1. A01EVN1

        Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front console upper panel garnish as shown in the illustration.

    2. for 3 Switch Hole Type:


      1. A01EY7R

        Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

      2. Disconnect the each connector to remove the front console upper panel garnish.

  11. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EY0X

      Remove the 2 screws <C>.

    2. A01EX36

      Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disconnect each connector to remove the front ash receptacle assembly.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  13. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  14. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Tech Tips

    Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel RH.

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


    1. A01EWKD

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EYQ9

      Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.

  16. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ETM9

      Disengage the 4 claws.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides.

    3. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  17. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EY0O

      Remove the bolt <B> and screw <C>.

    2. Open the lower instrument panel door.

    3. A01ET98

      Remove the 3 screws <C>.

    4. A01ETI0

      Disengage the 2 clips, 4 guides and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  18. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT


    1. for LHD:


      1. A01EXQS

        Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor from the front No. 2 console box insert.

    2. A01EY07

      Remove the 2 screws <C>.

    3. A01EX79

      Disengage the clip and 4 guides to remove the front No. 2 console box insert as shown in the illustration.

  19. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX INSERT


    1. for RHD:


      1. A01EWN6

        Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor from the console box insert.

    2. A01EV31

      Remove the 2 screws <C>.

    3. A01EXY2

      Disengage the clip and 4 guides to remove the console box insert as shown in the illustration.

  20. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH


    1. A01EYBU

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket LH.

  21. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH


    1. A01ET17

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket RH.

  22. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. A01EXJL

      Remove the clip and the No. 1 console box duct.

  23. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the ignition 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.

    3. Turn back the carpet.

    4. A01EVT2

      Disconnect the connectors from the airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

    5. Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor assembly.