Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side Removal.

8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side Removal.

9. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

13. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX Removal

14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

15. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal

17. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal

18. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the holder (with connectors).





NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and center airbag sensor assembly.