Side Airbag Sensor: Removal: Removal

HINT: 

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures described below are for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION 
   WARNING:

   Read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   WARNING:

   Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
4. REMOVE ACCESS DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
   1. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH to the extent necessary to remove the side airbag sensor LH. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22 .
6. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH 
   1. Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor LH.
      Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Sensor LH Connector

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   2. Remove the bolt and the side airbag sensor LH.
      Fig 2: Identifying Side Airbag Sensor LH Bolts

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