SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR(for Front Door) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the door side airbag sensor removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures after parts removed / installed / replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure	Necessary Procedures	Effects / Inoperative when not Performed	Link
Disconnect cable from negative (-) battery terminal	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system	for 8GR-FKS: Click here for V35A-FTS: Click here
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	LKA/LDA system	Click here
		Parking support brake system*
		Pre-collision system
		Adaptive high beam system
		Lighting system (EXT) Cornering lights
		Variable gear ratio steering system	Click here
		Parking assist monitor system	Click here
		Panoramic View Monitor System	Click here
	Initialize Rear Door Sunshade System	Rear door sunshade system	Click here
	Initialize power trunk lid system	Power trunk lid system	Click here

*: When performing learning using the GTS.
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Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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Note

After turning the engine 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.

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REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
for 8GR-FKS:

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for V35A-FTS:

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CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER TRIM COVER LH

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REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST COVER LH

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REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 ARMREST COVER LH

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REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH

Check that the engine switch is off.
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.
- If this procedure is performed without disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal, the airbag may deploy even if an impact is applied only to the door side airbag sensor LH. Therefore, make sure that the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected before performing this procedure.
Pull Out

Remove the nut.

Note

Do not reuse the nut.
Detach the claw and pull out the door side airbag sensor LH.

Note

If the door side airbag sensor LH has been dropped, replace it with a new one.

Disconnect the airbag connector.

Note

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

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

*a	Housing Lock	*b	CPA
*c	CPA Upper Part	*d	Connector Lock is Released

Push the housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

Note

Do not push down the upper part of the CPA shown in the illustration when disconnecting the airbag connector.

After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.

*a	CPA	*b	Housing
*c	Correct	*d	Incorrect