Rear side airbag sensor (crew cab) removal

1. Component views

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)

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. Rear sill plate removal

1) Remove the rear sill plate from the floor.

Legend

  1. Rear sill plate
  2. Clip
  3. Claw section

4. Rear door finisher removal

1) Remove the rear door finisher from the body.

5. Rear end upper trim cover removal

1) Remove the rear end upper trim cover from the body panel.

Caution

  • For models with center top tethers (bracket type), disengage the clips and claws, and then pull upward while bending the end of the rear end upper trim to an extent that it will not get damaged.

Models with center top tethers (bracket type)

Legend

  1. Seat belt guide cover
  2. Rear end upper trim cover
  3. Clip
  4. Claw section
  5. Hook
  6. Bend the end of the rear end upper trim cover.
  7. Pull out the rear end upper trim upward.
  8. Center top tether (Bracket type)

Models without center top tethers (bracket type)

Legend

  1. Seat belt guide cover
  2. Rear end upper trim cover
  3. Clip
  4. Claw section
  5. Hook

6. Rear pillar trim cover removal

1) Remove the rear pillar lower trim cover from the rear pillar.

Legend

  1. Claw section
  2. Rear pillar lower trim cover
  3. Clip

7. Rear side airbag sensor removal

1) Disconnect the connector from the rear side airbag sensor.

2) Remove the rear side airbag sensor from the rear pillar.

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