Side Airbag Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. 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 following procedure is for the LH side

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: 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 (See INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
1. Check that the engine switch is off.
2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal
  CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button in the direction shown by the arrow to release the lock, and disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
  HINT
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use
4. Disconnect the connectors.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Connectors
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5. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front seat outer belt assembly
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER
1. Disengage the claw and remove the front seat belt retractor cover from the body
Fig 3: Identifying Claw And Front Seat Belt Retractor Cover
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REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Check that the engine switch is off.
2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal
  CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor.
  NOTE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
4. Remove the nut and disengage the pin, and remove the side airbag sensor
  NOTE: Loosen the nut while holding the side airbag sensor because the side airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Nut And Side Airbag Sensor
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