Side 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 the these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).

HINT:

The procedure described below is for the RH 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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
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. Slide the outer housing and detach the airbag connector.
  
  Fig 1: Sliding Outer Housing And Airbag Connector
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2. Remove the bolt, disengage the hook and remove the side airbag sensor.
Fig 2: Locating Side Airbag Sensor Bolt
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