Removal [05/2023 - ]: Procedure

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PRECAUTION

WARNING:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

Refer to PRECAUTION [05/2023 - ]

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NOTE:

After the engine switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal.

Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [05/2023 - ]

REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

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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REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Driver Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE FRONT DOOR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH (for Front Passenger Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Driver Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for Front Passenger Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT DOOR HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Rotate the clip knob 45° counterclockwise and remove the clip.

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*A	for Passenger Side	*B	for Driver Side
*a	Knob	-	-
	Counterclockwise	-	-

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the other clips.

REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH

NOTE:

Do not push down the upper part of the CPA shown in the illustration when disconnecting the airbag connector.

Check that the power switch is off.

Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

WARNING:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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If this procedure is performed without disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal, the airbag may deploy even if an impact is applied only to the door side airbag sensor LH. Therefore, make sure that the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected before performing this procedure.

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Disconnect the airbag connector.

NOTE:

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

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

*a	Housing Lock	*b	CPA
*c	CPA Upper Part	*d	Connector Lock is Released

Push the housing lock again and disconnect the connector.
NOTE:
Do not push down the upper part of the CPA shown in the illustration when disconnecting the airbag connector.

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

*a	CPA	*b	Housing
*c	Correct	*d	Incorrect

Remove the nut.

NOTE:

Loosen the nut while holding the door side airbag sensor LH because the door side airbag sensor LH claw is easily damaged.
If the door side airbag sensor LH has been dropped, replace it with a new one.

Detach the claw and remove the side airbag sensor.