Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION: Some of the these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Diagnosis System.
HINT: The procedure described below is for the RH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY Removal
3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal
4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal
5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH Removal
6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION WITH COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH Removal
8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal
9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
10. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal
11. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER Removal
12. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY Removal
13. SEPARATE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal
14. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
15. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH Removal
16. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR
CAUTION: Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.





(a) Slide the outer housing and detach the airbag connector.





(b) Disengage the nut and hook and remove the airbag sensor.