Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

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

2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal

3. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER ASSEMBLY Removal

4. 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.

5. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) Removal

6. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

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

10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side Removal.

11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side Removal.

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

13. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

15. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX Removal

16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal

17. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal

18. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal

19. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the holder (with connectors).





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

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