Removal (from 07/2011)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (for Hatchback 3 Door): 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 Service Precautions.

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 REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for 60/40 Split Seat Type LH Side)

Removal (from 07/2011)

4. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for 60/40 Split Seat Type RH Side)

Removal (from 07/2011)

5. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)

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6. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal (from 07/2011)

7. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal (from 07/2011)

8. REMOVE JACK HANDLE (for RH Side)

9. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE Removal (from 07/2011)

10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal (from 07/2011)

11. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP Removal (from 07/2011)

12. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY Removal (from 07/2011)

13. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal (from 07/2011)

14. SEPARATE REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY Removal (from 07/2011)

15. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side) Removal (from 07/2011)

16. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Removal (from 07/2011)

17. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(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 No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly.

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 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 No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly.





NOTICE:
Loosen the bolt while holding the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly because the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly pin (stopper) is easily damaged.