Removal
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL
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* 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 TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) Removal
4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal
5. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
6. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH Removal
7. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
8. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH Removal
9. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD Removal
10. REMOVE REAR SEAT SUB FLOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
11. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE Removal
12. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL Removal
13. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY Removal
14. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal
15. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP Removal
16. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY Removal
17. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
18. REMOVE REAR 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 from the rear airbag sensor.
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 nut and rear airbag sensor.
NOTICE:
Loosen the nut while holding the rear airbag sensor because the rear airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.