Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

HINT
The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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

2. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Disconnect the airbag connector.





NOTICE:
* Do not disconnect the airbag connector by pulling the wire harness.
* Release the lock without holding the upper side of CPA.

(1) While pushing the housing, slide only the CPA backward (from its provisionally locked state).

(2) Detach the connector while pushing the housing in the provisionally locked state.

(3) After detaching the connector, confirm that the CPA protrudes beyond the rear of the housing.





(b) Remove the bolt.





(c) Disengage the guide and remove the front airbag sensor.

CAUTION:
Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.