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Removal [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 11/2023]

    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

  2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

    for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 10/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - 10/2022]

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP 

    HINT: 

    Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the lower center pillar garnish.

  6. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  8. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP 

    HINT: 

    Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the lower center pillar garnish.

  9. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  10. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  11. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  12. REMOVE SIDE NO. 2 AIRBAG SENSOR 
    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Disconnect the connector from the side No. 2 airbag sensor.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      HINT: 

      Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector.

      Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [12/2019 - 11/2023]

    4. Remove the bolt and disengage the claw to remove the side No. 2 airbag sensor.
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