Front Airbag Sensor: Removal

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

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

HINT:

The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR GRILLE GARNISH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT 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.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disengage the claw and remove the front airbag sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Front Airbag Sensor Bolt
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3. Disconnect the airbag connector.
  NOTE:
  - Do not disconnect the airbag connector by pulling the wire harness.
  - Release the lock without holding the upper side of CPA.
  1. While pushing the housing, slide only the CPA backward (from its provisionally locked state).
  2. Detach the connector while pushing the housing in the provisionally locked state.
    
    Fig 2: Detaching Airbag Connector
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  3. After detaching the connector, confirm that the CPA protrudes beyond the rear of the housing.
Fig 3: Identifying CPA Clearance
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