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 auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT


    1. Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.

  3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH


    1. Remove the luggage compartment trim cover LH.

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. Place your hands on the inner portion of the front door scuff plate LH and detach the 2 claws labeled A, 6 claws labeled B and 2 claws labeled C in the order shown in the illustration.

    2. Raise the front door scuff plate LH to detach the 4 clips on the outer side and remove it.

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      *1 Claw A *2 Claw B
      *3 Claw C - -

  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. Place your hands on the inner portion of the rear door scuff plate LH and detach the 2 claws labeled A, 6 claws labeled B and 2 claws labeled C in the order shown in the illustration.

    2. Raise the rear door scuff plate LH to detach the 4 clips on the outer side and remove it.

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      *1 Claw A *2 Claw B
      *3 Claw C - -

  7. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

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    1. Pull both sides of the lower center pillar garnish LH outward to detach the 2 claws.

    2. Detach the 5 clips and 2 guides and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.

  8. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH


    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 airbag sensor assembly LH.

      Note

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


      1. Push the housing lock and slide the outer housing. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

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        *1 Housing Lock *2 Outer Housing

      2. Push the housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

        Note

        Do not push the connector housing part (A) when disconnecting the sensor connector.

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      Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor assembly LH.

      Note

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