Side access panel disassembly

1. Component views

Side access panel

Part name

  1. Seat belt lower anchor cover
  2. Front tongue side seat belt
  3. Bolt
  4. Bolt
  5. Door lock (Upper)
  6. Bolt
  7. Quarter window glass
  8. Quarter window glass weather strip
  9. Weather strip
  10. Window molding
  11. Side access panel
  12. Nut
  13. Check arm
  14. Door pull case
  15. Bracket
  16. Door trim pad
  17. Door trim cover
  18. Torx screw
  19. Door lock (Lower)
  20. Bolt
  21. Inside handle

Tightening torque

3: 46 N・m { 4.7 kgf・m / 34 lb・ft }

4: 11 N・m { 1.1 kgf・m / 96 lb・in }

6: 8.9 N・m { 0.9 kgf・m / 79 lb・in }

12: 7.0 N・m { 0.7 kgf・m / 62 lb・in }

18: 7.0 N・m { 0.7 kgf・m / 62 lb・in }

20: 11 N・m { 1.1 kgf・m / 96 lb・in }

2. SRS airbag safety information

1. Handling deployed airbag

Warning

  • When handling the airbag, the safety precautions must be observed.
  • The surface of the deployed airbag may contain a small amount of sodium hydroxide.
    This is a byproduct of the deployment reaction, and may cause irritation if it comes in contact with the skin or eyes.
  • Be sure to wear gloves and safety glasses when handling an airbag after deployment.
  • Wash hands with soap after handling.

Caution

  • After the airbag is deployed, inspect for burning or melting caused by excessive heat, or any other problems.
  • If the SRS coil is damaged, replace it.

2. Handling undeployed airbag assembly

Warning

  • When transporting an undeployed airbag, make sure that the trim cover is facing away from your body.
  • Never carry an airbag with pretensioner by holding the connector or harness.
  • When placing an undeployed airbag, make sure to face the trim cover upward.
  • Do not put any object on the steering wheel with the airbag surface facing downward.
  • Not following this procedure may result in fire or injuries.

3. 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.

4. Door pull case removal

1) Remove the door pull case from the side access panel.

Legend

  1. Cover
  2. Screw
  3. Door pull case

5. Door trim pad removal

1) Remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt from the side access panel.

Legend

  1. Seat belt lower anchor cover
  2. Seat belt lower anchor bolt

2) Remove the seat belt upper anchor bolt from the side access panel.

Legend

  1. Adjuster cover
  2. Seat belt upper anchor bolt
  3. Door trim cover

3) Remove the door trim pad from the side access panel.

Legend

  1. Clip position

6. Front tongue side seat belt removal

1) Remove the front tongue side seat belt from the side access panel.

2) Disconnect the connector from the pretensioner.

Legend

  1. Bolt
  2. Front tongue side seat belt

7. Bracket removal

1) Remove the bracket from the side access panel.

8. Door lock removal

1) Disconnect the door lock cable from the inside handle.

2) Remove the inside handle from the side access panel.

Legend

  1. Inside handle
  2. Door lock cable (Upper)
  3. Door lock cable (Lower)

3) Disconnect the harness from the door lock.

4) Remove the door lock (upper) from the side access panel.

Legend

  1. Door lock (Upper)
  2. Side access panel

5) Remove the door lock (lower) from the side access panel.

9. Quarter window glass removal

1) Remove the hinge from the quarter window glass.

Legend

  1. Nut
  2. Hinge
  3. Bolt
  4. Screw

2) Remove the quarter window glass from the side access panel.

Legend

  1. Quarter window glass
  2. Screw
  3. Clip

3) Remove the window molding from the side access panel.

Legend

  1. Window molding
  2. Clip
  3. Side access panel

4) Remove the quarter window glass weather strip from the side access panel.

10. Weather strip removal

1) Remove the weather strip from the side access panel.

2) Wipe off the cement remaining on the side access panel with a soft cloth and lead-free gasoline.

Legend

  1. Weather strip
  2. Side access panel
  3. Double-sided tape

11. Check arm removal

1) Remove the check arm from the side access panel.

12. Door harness removal

1) Remove the door harness from the side access panel.

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