Side Airbag Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

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.

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW UPPER BRACKET GARNISH LH (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 2 nuts and sensor.
2. Disconnect the sensor connector.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Side Airbag Sensor Assembly LH Nuts
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