Removal (from 10/2010)

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.

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

CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY Removal (from 10/2010)

3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal (from 10/2010)

4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal (from 10/2010)

5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH Removal (from 10/2010)

6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION WITH COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH Removal

8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal (from 10/2010)

10. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal (from 10/2010)

11. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER Removal (from 10/2010)

12. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY Removal (from 10/2010)

13. SEPARATE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal (from 10/2010)

14. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal (from 10/2010)

15. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH Removal (from 10/2010)

16. 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 nut and hook and remove the airbag sensor.