Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR: 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 power 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 power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Removal

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Open the front luggage compartment trim cover and disconnect the cable 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.

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal

5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal

6. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH Removal

7. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Check that the power 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 and hold the white housing lock, and slide the yellow 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 nut and side airbag sensor.





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