Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are 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 for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal

4. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP Removal

5. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) Removal

9. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH Removal

10. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH Removal

11. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH Removal

12. REMOVE JACK CARRIER SUPPORT

13. REMOVE JACK CARRIER CUSHION Removal

14. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY Removal

15. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY Removal

16. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH Removal

17. REMOVE REAR MAT Removal

18. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal

19. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

20. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

21. REMOVE CENTER SEAT CUSHION COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

22. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY Removal

23. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE Removal

24. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER Removal

25. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM Removal

26. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER LH (w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System) Removal

27. REMOVE POWER OUTLET SOCKET BEZEL (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) Removal

28. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER Removal

29. REMOVE REAR POWER POINT SOCKET ASSEMBLY Removal

30. REMOVE REAR POWER OUTLET SOCKET COVER Removal

31. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/o Remote Folding Function) Removal

32. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL (w/ Remote Folding Function) Removal

33. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY Removal

34. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM HOOK Removal

35. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER Removal

36. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY Removal

37. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

38. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Disconnect the connector from the rear airbag sensor.





NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) Remove the bolt and disengage the pin, and remove the rear airbag sensor.

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