Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: 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.

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 LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH Disassembly

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG Disassembly

5. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST UPPER BASE PANEL Disassembly

6. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER Disassembly

7. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY Disassembly

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly

9. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Check that the ignition 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.

(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.