Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of the these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

NOTICE:
Always use "TORX" socket wrench E10 when installing the rear seat.

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

2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal

3. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR SEAT LEG COVER RH Removal

4. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR SEAT LEG COVER LH Removal

5. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR SEAT LEG COVER LH Removal

6. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

7. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

8. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER Removal

9. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH





(a) Remove the rear opening trim weatherstrip to the extent necessary to remove the deck trim side panel.

10. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

11. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH





(a) Remove the screw.

(b) Disengage the 3 clips and the 7 claws and remove the deck trim side panel.

HINT
When removing the deck trim side panel assembly LH, disconnect the room light connector and remove the deck trim side panel.

13. 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 bolt and hook and remove the airbag sensor.