Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for CrewMax):

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
- After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Testing and Inspection).

2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH (for Front Side) (Service and Repair)

3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL LH (for Front Side) (Service and Repair)

4. REMOVE FRONT LOWER DOOR FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH (for Front Side) (Service and Repair)

5. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Front Side) (Service and Repair)

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Front Side) (Service and Repair)

7. REMOVE FRONT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR






(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the screw and side airbag sensor.
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Rear Side)
(a) Remove the rear seat (Service and Repair).
9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Rear Side) (Service and Repair)

10. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for Rear Side)
11. REMOVE LOWER QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for Rear Side) (Service and Repair)

12. REMOVE REAR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR






(a) Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor.
(b) Disconnect the connector.