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.


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

    w/ Navigation System for HDD:

    After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal
    Specification Waiting Time
    w/o Telematics transceiver 60 sec.
    w/ Telematics transceiver 120 sec.

  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 REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Rear Seat Assembly Click here for LH Side, Click here for RH side).

  4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. A019NH1

      Disengage the 6 claws, 3 clips and guide, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER


    1. A019MJQ

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and 3 clips, and remove the rear seat side cover LH.

      Tech Tips

      A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.

  6. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Check that the engine 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. A019JTP

      Disconnect the connector.

      Note

      When disconnecting the 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.

        A019N8JE02
        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 rear airbag sensor.

      Note

      Loosen the nut while holding the rear airbag sensor because the rear airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.