Driver Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G256- / Passenger Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G257-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing
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WARNING:
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
-- Turn on the ignition.
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY .
-- Remove the side trim panel. Refer to SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
WARNING:
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
-- Disconnect connector -4- by releasing the locking mechanism -4- in direction of -arrow-.
-- Remove the nuts -3- and the side airbag crash sensors -2-.