Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL

HINT
* 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 Service Precautions.

2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for Separate Type) Removal

3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD Removal

5. 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.

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal

7. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal

9. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

10. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH Removal

11. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Check that the power switch is off.

(b) 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.

(c) Disconnect the connector.





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

(1) Push and hold the white housing lock, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve.





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(2) Push and hold the white housing lock again, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve to disconnect the connector.

(d) Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor.





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