Removal and Installation
Side Airbag Sensor Assembly:
REMOVAL
NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various electrical devices unless absolutely necessary. (If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by static electricity.)
1. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL
2. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH AND RH
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE DECK TRIM REAR COVER
5. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE COVER
6. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL
7. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY
8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE
9. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL
10. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the cover.
b. Disconnect the connector.
NOTE: Remove the connector with the sensor assembly installed.
c. Remove the 3 nuts and side airbag sensor assembly.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
- Never reuse the side airbag sensor assembly involved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
- Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.
1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Install the side airbag assembly with 3 screws.
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the connector.
NOTE:
- Connection of the connector is done after the sensor assembly has been installed.
- Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with the specified torque.
- If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new one.
- When installing the sensor assembly, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- After installation, shake the sensor assembly to check that there is no looseness.
c. Install the cover.
2. INSTALL QUARTER TRIM PANEL
3. INSTALL REAR SEAT BACK HINGE
Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
4. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY
5. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL
6. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE COVER
7. INSTALL DECK TRIM REAR COVER
8. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
9. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH AND RH
Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
10. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL