Removal and Installation

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

NOTE: Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various electrical devices unless absolutely necessary.
(If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by static electricity.)

1. REMOVE LOWER QUARTER TRIM PANEL
a. Remove the rear seat cushion.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and rear seat back assembly.
c. Remove the front door scuff plate.
d. Remove the 2 screws and rear assist grip.
e. Remove the lower quarter trim panel.




2. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.

NOTE: Remove the connector with the sensor assembly installed.

b. Remove the 3 nuts and side airbag sensor assembly.

INSTALLATION

NOTE:
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
- Never reuse the side airbag sensor assembly involved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
- Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.




1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Install the side airbag assembly with 3 screws.
Torque: 20 Nm (205 kg.cm, 15 ft.lb)
b. Connect the connector.

NOTE:
- Connection of the connector is done after the sensor assembly has been installed.
- Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with the specified torque.
- If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new one.
- When installing the sensor assembly, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- After installation, shake the sensor assembly to check that there is no looseness.

2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT RETRACTOR
a. Install the lower quarter trim panel.
b. Install the rear assist grip with 2 screws.
c. Install the center pillar lower garnish.
d. Install the front door scuff plate.
e. Install the rear seat back assembly with 2 bolts.
f. Install the rear seat cushion.