Rear Airbag Sensor: Removal: Removal

HINT: 

• Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
• The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   WARNING:

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

   NOTE:

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) 
   1. Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
3. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR STEP COVER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
4. REMOVE QUARTER SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
7. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (w/o Deck Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 25
8. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Deck Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 26
9. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (w/ Deck Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 27
10. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 28
11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 29
12. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Deck Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 30
13. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Deck Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 31
14. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 32
15. REMOVE INNER FLOOR SIDE RAIL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 33
16. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
17. REMOVE REAR FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY (w/o Deck Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 36
19. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 37
20. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38
21. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 40
22. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 41
23. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR LH 
    1. Remove the nut and rear airbag sensor.
       Fig 1: Identifying Nut And Rear Airbag Sensor

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    2. Disconnect the connector.