Removal [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

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

PRECAUTION
WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] .

NOTE:
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. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] .
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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 [08/2013 - ] .
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 4
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 8
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 9

REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

Check that the power switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor assembly.

NOTE:

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying White Housing Lock & Yellow CPA Slide

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	White Housing Lock	*2	Yellow CPA
*a	Slide	*b	Push

Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.
NOTE:
Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting.

Remove the nut and side airbag sensor assembly from the vehicle body.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut & Side Airbag Sensor Assembly
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

NOTE:
Loosen the nut while holding the side airbag sensor assembly because the side airbag sensor assembly pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

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

Fig 3: Correct/Incorrect Position Of White Housing Lock

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Correct

Incorrect