Curtain Airbag Sensor: Removal

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
Airbag system satellite safing sensor is located in the lower of the rear seat cushion center. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL .
Remove the mat - rear floor, spacer - rear floor, and cover - trunk.

Fig 1: Identifying Curtain Airbag Sensor Components
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Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear skirt.
CAUTION: Do not lift the trim panel - rear skirt from the edge. Doing so may damage the part.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Skirt Trim Panel
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Remove the cover side sill - rear INN on the left and right sides and the trim panel - rear apron. (On the side where the curtain airbag sensor is removed) Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Lower Inner Trim>REMOVAL .
Remove the nuts and then remove the curtain airbag sensor. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE>SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR AND CURTAIN AIRBAG SENSOR .

Fig 3: Removing Curtain Airbag Sensor Connector

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