Side Airbag Sensor: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION 
   CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE  (See REMOVAL )
4. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP  (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE  (See REMOVAL )
6. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP  (See REMOVAL )
7. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for Driver Side)  (See REMOVAL )
8. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)  (See REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for Front Passenger Side)  (See REMOVAL )
10. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side)  (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH  (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR 
    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
       CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    3. Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor.
       NOTE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    4. Remove the bolt and disengage the pin, and remove the side airbag sensor.
    NOTE: Loosen the bolt while holding the side airbag sensor because the side airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.
    Fig 1: Locating Side Airbag Sensor Bolt

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