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Installation [10/2022 - 11/2023]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL 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. Engage the claw and install the side No. 2 airbag sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • If the side No. 2 airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.
      • When installing the side No. 2 airbag sensor, make sure that the wire harness does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched.
      • Make sure that the side No. 2 airbag sensor claw is securely inserted into the body hole.
    4. Connect the connector to the side No. 2 airbag sensor.
      NOTE:

      When connecting 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]

    5. Check that there is no looseness in the installed parts of the side No. 2 airbag sensor.
  2. INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41

  3. CONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  4. INSTALL LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  5. CONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP 
  6. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 45

  7. INSTALL REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 46

  8. CONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP 
  9. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 50

  10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    for T24A-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

    for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    NOTE:

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

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  11. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  12. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK 

    Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2019 - 11/2023]

  13. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    Refer to OPERATION CHECK [10/2022 - 11/2023]