Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
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 REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal

4. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP Removal

5. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) Removal

9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal

10. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal

11. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH Removal

12. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal

13. REMOVE JACK CARRIER SUPPORT

14. REMOVE JACK CARRIER CUSHION Removal

15. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY Removal

16. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY Removal

17. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH Removal

18. REMOVE REAR MAT Removal

19. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal

20. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal

21. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal

22. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal

23. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal

24. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal

25. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

for LH side: Removal.

for RH side: Removal.

26. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal

27. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE Removal

28. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP (for RH Side without Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

29. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP (for RH Side with Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

30. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER Removal

31. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM Removal

32. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER LH (for LH Side without Rear Seat Entertainment System) Removal

33. REMOVE POWER OUTLET SOCKET BEZEL (for LH Side with Rear Seat Entertainment System) Removal

34. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER RH (for RH Side without Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal

35. REMOVE REAR ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (for RH Side with Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal

36. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER LH (for LH Side) Removal

37. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER RH (for RH Side) Removal

38. REMOVE REAR POWER POINT SOCKET ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal

39. REMOVE REAR POWER OUTLET SOCKET COVER (for LH Side) Removal

40. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (for LH Side without Remote Folding Function) Removal

41. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL (for LH Side with Remote Folding Function) Removal

42. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY Removal

43. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM HOOK (for LH Side) Removal

44. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for RH Side) Removal

45. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER Removal

46. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY Removal

47. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Removal

48. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side) Removal

49. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Disconnect the connector from the rear airbag sensor.





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

(b) Remove the bolt and disengage the pin, and remove the rear airbag sensor.

NOTICE:
Loosen the bolt while holding the rear airbag sensor because the rear airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.