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Rear Left Sensor

Air Bag Sensor Rear LH:






REPLACEMENT

HINT: Replacement procedure of the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Service Precautions.
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHER STRIP LH
5. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
6. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH
7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH




8. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR REAR LH
a. Disconnect the connector of the airbag sensor rear LH.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and the airbag sensor rear LH.

9. INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR REAR LH
a. Check that the ignition switch is off.
b. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

NOTE: Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.

c. Install the airbag sensor rear LH with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 17.5 N.m (178 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)

NOTE:
- If the airbag sensor rear LH has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the airbag sensor rear LH with a new one.
- When installing the airbag sensor rear LH, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.

d. Connect the connector of the airbag sensor rear LH.
e. Check that no play is identified.

10. INSTALL REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
11. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT