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Rear side impact sensor

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.
  2. Remove the rear seat.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "REAR SEAT ")

  3. Loosen the nut (A) and then remove the rear side impact sensor (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Removing Rear Side Impact Sensor
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