Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Center Pillar): REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. 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.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

2. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) Removal

3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH Removal

5. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

8. REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

10. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

11. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

(a) When removing the side airbag sensor RH:

Remove the separate type rear seatback assembly RH Removal.

12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal

14. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the side airbag sensor.





(1) Push the connector lock slider (white colored) to release the connector lock and disconnect the sensor connector (yellow colored) from the side airbag sensor.





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NOTICE:
When handling the sensor connector, take care not to damage the sensor wire harness.

(2) Check that the connector lock slider (white colored) is in the unlock position.

(3) Remove the bolt.

(4) Detach the guide and remove the side airbag sensor.