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 under the front center of the rear seat cushion. 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 terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL .
- Remove the cover side sill rear - INN, and remove the trim panel - rear pillar LWR or the trim panel - rear apron.
- 4 door model: Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL>4 DOOR MODEL .
- 5 door model
- Except for hybrid model: Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL>5 DOOR MODEL (EXCEPT FOR HYBRID) .
- Hybrid model: Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL>5 DOOR MODEL (HYBRID) .
- Remove the nuts and then remove the curtain airbag sensor. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR AND CURTAIN AIRBAG SENSOR .