Removal [09/2018 - 10/2020]: Procedure

PRECAUTION

WARNING:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2017 - 10/2020]

NOTE:

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2017 - 10/2020]

REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

WARNING:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

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NOTE:

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

Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2018 - 10/2020]

REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2018 - 10/2020]

REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

WARNING:

When storing the rear seat airbag assembly LH, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

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Deployment Side

Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

HINT:

Tape the clip remover tip before use.

Detach the wire harness clamp.

Detach the claw and disconnect the airbag connector.

Remove the 2 nuts and rear seat cushion airbag assembly LH.

WARNING:

Do not reuse the nut.
If the installation surface or surrounding area of the rear seat cushion airbag assembly LH is deformed or damaged, replace the rear seat cushion panel LH with a new one.