Front Airbag Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE:
- After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE BATTERY
1. Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
2. Loosen the nut, move the stay off the battery, and remove the battery.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Nuts
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REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Remove the nut and front airbag sensor from the body.
2. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Nut & Front Airbag Sensor
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