Removal (from 07/2011)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (for Hatchback): REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Airbag System (for Hatchback with VSC/Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor).
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. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Initialization (from 07/2011).
2. 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.
3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
Removal (from 07/2011)
4. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Check that the ignition 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 from the front airbag sensor.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
(1) Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet).
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(2) Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.
NOTICE:
Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting.
(3) After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and front airbag sensor.
NOTICE:
Loosen the 2 bolts while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor 2 pins (stopper) is easily damaged.
