Front airbag sensor removal

1. Component views

Regular cab

Part name

  1. Front airbag sensor
  2. SRS control unit
  3. Floor side airbag sensor (Models with side airbags)
  4. Door side airbag sensor (Models with side airbags)

Crew cab

Part name

  1. Front airbag sensor
  2. SRS control unit
  3. Floor side airbag sensor (Models with side airbags)
  4. Door side airbag sensor (Models with side airbags)
  5. Rear side airbag sensor (Models with side airbags)

Extend cab

Part name

  1. Front airbag sensor
  2. SRS control unit
  3. Floor side airbag sensor (Models with side airbags)
  4. Door side airbag sensor (Models with side airbags)
  5. Rear side airbag sensor (Models with side airbags)

2. SRS airbag preparation

1. SRS deactivation

1) Set the ignition switch to LOCK and remove the key.

Note

  • For models with the passive entry and start system, turn the power mode OFF.

2) Remove the SRS fuse from the fuse relay box.

3) Disconnect the battery cable from the battery negative terminal.

Caution

  • After turning OFF the ignition switch (power mode for models with passive entry and start system), do not disconnect the battery cable within 3 minutes.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected within 3 minutes, the vehicle electronic control system may malfunction.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected, perform the setting of the front door power window switch with AUTO UP/AUTO DOWN function after connecting the battery negative terminal.
  • After disconnecting the battery cable, do not perform work for approximately 15 seconds.

3. Front airbag sensor removal

1) Disconnect the connector from the front airbag sensor.

2) Remove the front airbag sensor from the body panel.

Legend

  1. Front airbag sensor (RH)
  2. Front airbag sensor (LH)
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