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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Repair Instruction - Initialization

3. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal Part 1, Step 1-62

5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal Part 1, Step 1-62

6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side Removal Part 1, Step 1-62.

8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side Removal Part 1, Step 1-62.

9. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

13. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX Removal

14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

15. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal

17. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal

18. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY






(a) Disconnect the holder (with connectors).
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and center airbag sensor assembly.