CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
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 notice before proceeding with work.
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.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)
REMOVE SPARE TIRE (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE UPPER DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY 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.
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.)
Push the housing lock again and disconnect the airbag connector.
Note
Do not push down the upper part of the CPA shown in the illustration when disconnecting the airbag connector.
| *1 | Housing Lock | *2 | CPA |
| *a | CPA Upper Part | - | - |
Remove the nut.
Note
Loosen the nut while holding the side airbag sensor assembly LH because the side airbag sensor assembly LH guide is easily damaged.
Detach the guide and remove the side airbag sensor assembly LH.