Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (for 5 Door): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION: Some of the these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.
NOTE: Always use "Torx" socket wrench E10 when installing the rear seat.
HINT: The procedure described below is for the RH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
3. REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal
5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH Removal
6. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR SEAT LEG COVER (for 60/40 Split Seat Type) Removal
7. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR SEAT LEG COVER (for 60/40 Split Seat Type) Removal
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for 60/40 Split Seat Type) Removal
9. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for 60/40 Split Seat Type) Removal
10. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Hold Down Seat Type) Removal
11. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Hold Down Seat Type) Removal
12. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER Removal





13. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
(a) Remove the rear opening trim weatherstrip to the extent necessary to remove the deck trim side panel.
14. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH Removal





15. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the 3 screws.
(b) Disengage the 3 clips and the 6 claws and remove the deck trim side panel.
HINT: When removing the deck trim side panel assembly LH, disconnect the room light connector and remove the deck trim side panel.

16. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR
CAUTION: Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.





(a) Slide the outer housing and detach the airbag connector.





(b) Disengage the bolt and hook and remove the airbag sensor.