Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Front Side): REMOVAL

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

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

NOTICE:

w/ Navigation System for HDD:

After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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.

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

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG Disassembly

4. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL Disassembly

5. REMOVE DOOR ARMREST COVER Disassembly

6. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT DOOR STIFFENER CUSHION Disassembly

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP Disassembly

10. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Check that the engine 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.





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.)





(2) Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:
Do not push down 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 bolt and door side airbag sensor.

NOTICE:
Loosen the bolt while holding the door side airbag sensor because the door side airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.