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Warning

• Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

1.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2.Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3.Remove the following parts:

(1)A‐pillar lower trim (See A-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)A‐pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)Front scuff plate inner (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)B‐pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)Sub trunk box (See SUB TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12)C‐pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(13)D‐pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(14)Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(15)Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(16)Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(17)Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(18)Rear speaker (See REAR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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5.Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

• If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART.)

Connector Removal Note

1.Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

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2.Disconnect the connector.