Rear Acceleration Sensor: Removal: Removal

REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

WARNING: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTE: w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

Condition	Waiting Time
Vehicle enrolled in safety connect system	6 minutes
Vehicle not enrolled in safety connect system	1 minute

REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE ROPE HOOK . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 1 LIGHT ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 2 TRIM HOOK (w/o Rear Cooler) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER FRONT . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
REMOVE ACCELERATION SENSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Acceleration Sensor Assembly
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2. Remove the bolt and sensor with bracket.
  NOTE:
  - Avoid any impact to the suspension control acceleration sensor.
  - Do not drop the acceleration sensor. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
  - The acceleration sensor removed from the vehicle must not be placed upside down.