Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (for Sedan): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.
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 REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
3. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (for 60/40 Split Seat Type) Removal
4. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (for 60/40 Split Seat Type) Removal
5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type) Removal
6. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT (for 60/40 Split Seat Type) Disassembly
7. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (for 60/40 Split Seat Type) Disassembly
8. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM INNER PAD (for 60/40 Split Seat Type) Disassembly
9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
10. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal
11. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH Removal
12. 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.