Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Front Side): REMOVAL

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 INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG Disassembly
4. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side) Disassembly
5. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side) Removal
6. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly
8. 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 the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
(1) Push and hold the white housing lock, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve.





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(2) Push and hold the white housing lock again, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve to disconnect the connector.





(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.