Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensors

Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensors

• Removal and installation is described for the right-hand side of the vehicle. Removal and installation for the left-hand side is performed in the same manner.

Removing

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags --> [ Airbag Safety Precautions ] Technician Safety Information.

- Disconnect batteries.

- Remove C-pillar trim --> [ C-Pillar Trim ] C-Pillar Trim.

- Remove roof end strip --> [ Roof End Strip ] Roof End Strip

- Remove D-pillar trim --> [ D-Pillar Trim ] D-Pillar Trim.

- Remove rear lock carrier cover --> [ Rear Lock Carrier Cover ] Rear Lock Carrier Cover

- Remove luggage compartment floor --> [ Luggage Compartment Floor ] Luggage Compartment Floor.

- Remove backrest:

• Left --> [ Left Seat Backrest ] Rear Seats

• Right --> [ Right Seat Backrest ] Rear Seats

- Remove side wall trim --> [ Luggage Compartment Side Trim ] Luggage Compartment Side Trim.

- Remove the two bolts - 1 - (9 Nm).

- Disconnect the wiring harness - 3 - from the crash sensor - 2 -.





Installing

- Perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.

- Switch the ignition on.

CAUTION!
Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.

- Connect battery ground (GND) strap.