FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR > REMOVAL

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HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.



1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).

NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Click here).



2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

  1. Remove the rear No. 2 floor board.



3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

  1. Remove the rear deck floor box.



4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

  1. Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.



5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH


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  1. Remove the clip.

  1. Disengage the 6 guides and remove the deck floor box RH.



6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE


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  1. Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides, and remove the rear floor board upper No. 3 plate.



7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).



8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
(Click here)


9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR


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  1. Disengage the 3 clips and 2 guides, and remove the front fender side panel protector.



10. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
for Halogen Headlight: (Click here)
for LED Headlight: (Click here)


11. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

  1. Check that the power switch is off.

  1. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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



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  1. Disconnect the connector from the front airbag sensor.

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




    1. Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)


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      Text in Illustration 
      *1
      		Housing Lock
      		*2
      		CPA
      *a
      		Connector Lock is Released
      		-
      		-

    2. Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

      NOTICE:
      Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting.



    3. After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.


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  1. Remove the bolt and front airbag sensor.

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