SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM]

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Warning

•  Handling the side air bag sensor No.2 improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor No.2. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

1.  Switch the ignition to off.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the rear scuff plate. (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the clip and partially peel back the trunk side trim in the direction of arrow shown in the figure.

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5.  Disconnect the connector.

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6.  Remove the bolt.

7.  Remove the side air bag sensor No.2.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

10.  Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.

•  If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner 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 [SAS CONTROL MODULE (STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)].)